Old St. Peter’s Catholic Church - Wibaux, Montana - Roman Catholic Churches on Waymarking.com

The Old St. Peter's Catholic Church was built in 1895. The church's origin traces back to French immigrant Pierre Wibaux, who, after becoming wealthy from cattle ranching in Montana, built the church in response to his father’s request for a Catholic church in the area. Pierre contributed $2,000 to the project, and his success led to the town and county being named in his honor. In 1938, the church was expanded, and the community, led by Father Leahy, added the distinctive scoria exterior. This church, a symbol of community effort, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The historic structure is not used for services anymore, but the church has used a more modern building on another part of the property since 1965. This old building is used as a catechism school however, and tours are available from the Wibaux Historical Society.

Type of Church: Church Status of Building: Restored building not in use Date of building construction: 01/01/1895 Dominant Architectural Style: Greek Revival Archdiocese: Ecclesiastical Province of Portland Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls–Billings Address/Location: 318 Orgain Ave Wibaux, MT USA 59353 Relvant Web Site: [Web Link] Date of organization: Not listed Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

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