Church of the Advent (Farmington, Minnesota)
The Church of the Advent built in 1872 is a historic Carpenter Gothic Episcopal church located at 412 Oak Street, in Farmington, Minnesota, in the United States. On December 31, 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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| Location | Farmington, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 44°38′20″N 93°8′31″W |
| Built | 1872 |
| Architect | Richard Upjohn; John H. Thurston |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001225 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 31, 1979 |
The Church of the Advent is still a functioning parish serving Dakota County, Minnesota and surrounding areas. The 1872 church building, which seats only 70 people is used as a wedding chapel,[2] while larger worship services are held in the Michael and Lisbeth Sly Room built in 1976.[3] The rector is the Rev. Elaine Barber.
See also
List of Registered Historic Places in Minnesota
References
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- Dakota County Historical Society listing
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