An Episcopal congregation in Algoma, Wisconsin, first gathered in 1877 and formally organized two decades later.
At a glance
St. Agnes-by-the-Lake Episcopal Church, originally called Grace Church, stands in Algoma, Wisconsin. It belongs to the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin. The congregation’s roots go back to 1877, when worshippers first met together. In 1897 the gathering became an organized mission.
History
The church began as a meeting of Episcopalians in 1877. At that time it was known as Grace Church. Its status changed in 1897, when it was established as an organized mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin. The church later took the name St. Agnes-by-the-Lake.
What you see
The source text does not describe the building’s architecture. It identifies only the congregation’s name, location, and early institutional history.
Cultural significance
The church’s significance lies in its continuity as an Episcopal presence in Algoma. Its development from a local gathering to an organized mission reflects a pattern common to small Wisconsin religious communities in the late nineteenth century.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Wisconsin
- Coordinates: 44.6056, -87.438
- Original name: Grace Church
- Diocese: Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin
Practical information & getting there
The church is located in Algoma, Wisconsin, at coordinates 44.6056, -87.438. Service times and visitor access are not listed in the source text.
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