St. John's Episcopal Church (Sparta, Wisconsin)

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St. John's Episcopal Church
PostcardStJohnEpiscopalSpartaWI.jpg
1890s postcard of the historic church
Location400 North Water Street
Sparta, Wisconsin
Coordinates 43°56′53″N90°48′40″W / 43.94809°N 90.81119°W / 43.94809; -90.81119
Built1863
NRHP reference No. 83003406
Added to NRHPMarch 18, 1983 Priest: Fr. Peter Augustine Vicar

St. John's Episcopal Church is located in Sparta, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 for its architectural significance. [1] The church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire. [2]

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References

  1. "St. John's Episcopal Church". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
  2. "St. John's Episcopal Church, Sparta, WI". The Episcopal Church. Retrieved January 23, 2012.