"THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION" - "UNBEFLECKTE EMPHÄNGNIS-KIRCHE" - Formosa
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Jake39
N 44° 04.110 W 081° 12.838
17T E 482865 N 4879503
Off Highway #12 and north of the 12th Concession on the church yard in German & English.
Waymark Code: WM22V9
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/25/2007
Views: 120
This monumental, Gothic style church was built between 1875 and 1883, largely by the volunteer labour of parishioners, to serve a thriving Roman Catholic parish of predominantly German settlers.
On the left and behind the church is the cemetery that dates back more than 150 years.
Address or location of plaque: <li><font color=green><b>212 Concession 12, Formosa - South Bruce</b></font>
Physical location of plaque: Village
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": <li><font color=green><b>The Church with its splendid carvings and stained glass windows.</b></font>
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
Condition of sign: <li><font color=green><b>Excellent.</b></font>
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
What is the second/third language?: German
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
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