Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Historic District

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IOWA, UNITED STATES
Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Historic District

A former rural parish church with its surrounding property, preserved as a historic district southeast of Harper, Iowa.

At a glance

A former parish church of the Diocese of Davenport stands in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County, southeast of Harper, Iowa. The church building won individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The broader parish property was listed as a historic district in 2021.

History

The parish was known in the Davenport Diocese as Saints Peter and Paul, Clear Creek. Its church building received individual National Register listing in 1986. The parish property as a whole followed as a historic district in 2021.

What you see

The source text names the group and its location but does not describe the church’s architectural details. The building stands on parish property now protected as a historic district.

Cultural significance

Both the church building and the wider parish property have earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places, in 1986 and 2021 respectively. These listings mark the site’s role in local heritage.

Key facts

  • Country: United States
  • City: Iowa
  • Coordinates: 41.30535, -92.0059

Practical information & getting there

The church is located southeast of Harper, Iowa, in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk County. The source text provides no further visiting details.

Sources & resources

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