Holy Family Church
950 E. Church Ave., Jasper (off 3rd Ave.);
812.482.3076
This modern architectural marvel, built with
authentic Indiana limestone, features the nation's
second largest Dalle-de-Verre (faceted glass)
window and the longest unsupported roof
beam at 130 feet, six and a half inches.
Salem United Church of Christ
202 E. 4th St., Huntingburg; 812.683.2213;
salemucc.org
Listed on the National Register of historic places,
this church was originally established in 1842
by German immigrants. The third and final
building that stands today was built in 1889 and
highlights Victorian Gothic architecture and a
very unique second-floor sanctuary. The church
also appeared in the movie “Hard Rain”.
Monastery Immaculate Conception
802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand (off Hwy. 162);
812.367.1411; thedome.org
Known as the “Castle on the Hill”, the Monastery,
founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s
largest communities of Benedictine women.
The Romanesque dome rises majestically over
the town of Ferdinand, standing at 87 feet from
the floor and 32 and a half feet in diameter.
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Lemmons Church
7399W. Portersville Rd., Jasper;
812.639.7646; irelandindiana.com
Featured on the National Register of Historic Places, this
church was built in 1860 and restored in 1992. The Greek
Revival structure maintains its original pews and 14’ ceilings.
The adjacent cemetery officially became public in 1935 and
is currently an ongoing cemetery. A detailed history and
pictures are on display inside the church.
St. Meinrad Archabbey - St. Meinrad
Founded in 1854 by Switzerland monks, the Archabbey is home to 135 Benedictine
monks and offers beautiful architecture as well as a peaceful and spiritual retreat.
(21 miles southeast of Jasper)
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