Rusk County Historical Society, Apollonia Congregational Church - Apollonia, WI - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The Apollonia Congregational Church building was built in 1895. The church donated the building to the Rusk County Historical Society in 1978.

The historical marker outside reads:
"Originally called Verona Junction, this settlement was established at the intersection of the Chippewa River and Menomonie railway and the Soo Line railway. Like many Wisconsin communities, it was established as a railroad crossroads serving the surrounding agricultural community. The name of the village was changed to Apollonia in 1893 in honor of lumberman Frederick Weyerhaeuser's daughter.

By the mid-1890s, Apollonia was a thriving community of approximately 300 people. It had its own opera house, newspaper and a Congregational Church which was built in 1895."

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1895 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society Street address of Church: US Rte 8 & Cemetery Rd Bruce, WI USA 54819 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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