White Bear Lake Church, 1867-1933. The name changed to Barsness Lutheran Church reflecting its location in Barsness Township in 1933 and remains an active congregation in 2010. This image shows the exterior of the church built in 1883, north and west facades as viewed from across the cemetery. A new basement was built under the structure in 1930 and was fully remodeled and redecorated in 1937.
Exterior view of the East Zion Lutheran Church, which was completed in 1885. An entry steeple and small sacristy were added to the building in 1898. The building burned on July 7, 1919.
The Lake Reno Reformed Presbyterian Church was organized in 1869. Rev. Edward Elsey was the first minister, 1882-1896. In this photo, Rev. Meyer is standing at the door. Rev. Meyer served the church from 1898-1900. This wood frame building replaced the first church which was built in 1882. It was moved from its first site on the Hogan farm to the Cummins farm in 1938. It burned in October 1943.
Exterior of the Lake Reno Reformed Presbyterian Church. This wood frame building replaced the first church which was built in 1882. It was moved from its first site on the Hogan farm to the Cummins farm in 1938. It burned in October 1943.
The Chippewa Lutheran Church building was completed in 1885. The name of the church changed to Rolling Forks Lutheran Church in 1958. The building was moved to the village of Swift Falls in 1966 where it still stands as part of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, ELCA.
The Sedan Presbyterian Church was built in 1904. The first communion service in the new building was held on February 17, 1905. The building was destroyed by tornado in 1953.
Exterior view of the South Lake Johanna Lutheran Church, likely at the dedication of the building in 1903 led by Reverend D. C. Jordahl. This church was built by Gunvald Aslakson who also built the furnishings. A sacristy was added to the building in 1912. The building burned August 6, 1938. A threshing crew working nearby saved some furnishings.
Exterior view of the St. John Nepomuk Church, south faade. The church was built in 1887, remodeled in 1923 and burned in 1946. A brick church replaced it. It is also known as the Lake Reno Catholic Church.
Westport Church built in 1870, razed 1955. The church was built by popular subscription and was used by various denominations - Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran. By 1915 it was associated with the Villard Methodist Church. The building was also the first school in Westport. The first teacher was Nellie Shaw.