A rural Kansas church with a 125-foot steeple, built by immigrant farmers and listed on the National Register.
At a glance
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church stands in Windthorst, Kansas, in a rural area between Bellefont and Bucklin. It is roughly 6 miles south of Bellefont and 15 miles north of Bucklin. The church measures 54 by 150 feet in plan. Its central steeple rises about 125 feet above the prairie.
History
The church was built between about 1911 and 1913. The congregation served the surrounding farming community. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, recognizing its role in the region’s settlement history.
What you see
The church’s footprint is 54 by 150 feet. A central steeple dominates the composition, climbing to roughly 125 feet. The scale is notable for a rural setting. No further architectural details are provided in the source.
Cultural significance
The church is a surviving landmark of Catholic settlement in Ford County. Its National Register listing, granted in 1989, confirms its local historic importance. The tall steeple made it a visible reference point across the open countryside.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Ford County
- Coordinates: 37.785, -99.6411
- National Register of Historic Places: listed 1989
Practical information & getting there
The church is in rural Ford County, Kansas. It lies about 6 miles south of Bellefont and 15 miles north of Bucklin. Check locally for visiting arrangements, as no hours are listed.
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