Kalona Historical Village/Grout Church - Kalona, IA
N 41° 29.092 W 091° 42.098
15T E 608391 N 4593397
This former Methodist-Episcopal church was built in 1867 and is referred to as Grout Church because the name on the deed was “Zena Grout and others.”
Waymark Code: WMQEXP
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2016
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This former Methodist-Episcopal church was built in 1867 and is referred to as Grout Church because the name on the deed was “Zena Grout and others.” The most noteworthy feature of this one-room church is the impressive solid native walnut altar which spans the entire length of the alcove.
The final service was held in 1984, and members sold the building to the Kalona Historical Society for $1, and it was moved to the village the following year. A glass case at the entrance holds historical mementoes of the church.
The white frame church contrasts against the brilliant rose gardens on the south edge of the village. Other historical buildings represent Kalona’s Amish and Mennonite heritage. The village is open 9:30-4, Monday-Saturday, April –October, and 11-3 Monday-Saturday during the winter months. Admission is charged, but the church is near the sidewalk and can be easily seen from the entrance.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1867
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist-Episcopal
Street address of Church:
Kalona Historical Village
715 D Avenue
Kalona, IA USA
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
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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