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.
Ireland Historical Society
5173 W. Walnut St., Jasper; 812.639.7646; irelandindiana.com
Built in 1878 as the Ireland Methodist Church, this is the oldest building in
Ireland, a town a few miles west of Jasper. The building was refurbished
and now serves as a meeting house. The main floor features the Ireland
Historical Chapel, which may be requested for weddings. The basement
highlights a 1,000 picture and fact collection covering the interior.
Lemmons Church
7399 W. 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.
Monastery Immaculate Conception
802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand (off Hwy. 162); 812.367.1411; thedome.org K
nown 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 distinctive, Romanesque dome rises majestically over the town of
Ferdinand, standing at 87 feet from the floor and 32 and a half feet in
diameter. Throughout the church, 89 angels are present, 16 of which
are depicted on the stained glass windows surrounding the dome.
The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
has been designated an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures.
The Monastery Gift Shop offers handmade crafts from the sisters
and other unique spiritual merchandise. Kordes Center, also on the
Monastery grounds, offers a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway.
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.”
Shiloh Meeting House
4060 W. Shiloh Rd., Jasper; 812.639.7646; irelandindiana.com
Erected in 1849 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
this building is known as one of the finest pioneer churches in southern
Indiana and features its original pews and floors. A 2-door front door and
a divider on some of the pews once served to separate the men from the
women. Shiloh also has the distinction of having one of the very few pet
cemeteries in the state separated from the main cemetery by Shiloh Road.
St. Joseph Church
13th & Newton St., Jasper; 812.482.1805; saintjosephjasper.org
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent 1880
Romanesque, old world-style church was built by the early parishioners
and showcases priceless German stained-glass windows, Austrian-designed
and imported mosaics with 50 million stones, pewter and marble statues,
altars made of Italian marble, and a communion railing of onyx and brass.
The tower, whose design was taken from that of the tower that houses
Big Ben in London, stands at 235 feet tall. Today, the church has nearly
5,000 parishioners.
St. Meinrad Archabbey - St. Meinrad Founded in 1854 by Switzerland monks, the Archabbey is home to over
100 Benedictine monks and offers beautiful architecture as well as a peaceful
and spiritual retreat. (21 miles southeast of Jasper) 8
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