St. Joseph's Catholic School in Garnavillo, Iowa was established in 1889 by Rev. Jacob A. Kurz. A frame building, the former Briggs Academy and the ground was purchased on the corner of Main street and Maple Street (now known as Chestnut Street.) The…
Construction for the new Catholic school was started in 1926 and finished in the summer of 1927. See St. Joseph's Parochial School -Brief History for more information.
St. Joseph's Catholic School in Garnavillo, Iowa was established in 1889 by Rev. Jacob A. Kurz. A frame building, the former Briggs Academy and the ground was purchased on the corner of Main Street and Maple Street (now known as Chestnut Street.) The…
St. Joseph's Catholic Church rectory built in 1926 in Garnavillo, Iowa. This rectory was dismantled in (approx.) 2009 and was replaced with a St Joseph's Garden.
St. Joseph's Catholic Rectory built in 1877 in Garnavillo, Iowa. This house was located on the site of the present Catholic School / Church Hall building. The rectory was moved in 1927 when the parochial school was built. The rectory was moved to the…
Interior view of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. The beautiful high altar was donated by Mrs. Anna Berns in memory of Herman Berns 1892. There is a plaque located on the altar with this memorial information.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Notice the handicap entrance on the east side of the Church with the railings. Nativity scene to the far right.
