. The history of Faribault County, Minnesota : from its first settlement to the close of the year 1879 : the story of the pioneers. Builder, owing to the great number of church edifices hehad caused to be erected before coming here, and this building, oneof the finest church structures in this portion of the State, but addedto his well earned fame. The dedication of the new church occurred on Sunday, May21st. 1882. The non-resident clergy, who took part in the cere-monies, were: Rt. Rev John Ireland, bishop of St. Paul; Rev. ; Rev. P. Hanley. of Chalfield, Minn.;
. The history of Faribault County, Minnesota : from its first settlement to the close of the year 1879 : the story of the pioneers. Builder, owing to the great number of church edifices hehad caused to be erected before coming here, and this building, oneof the finest church structures in this portion of the State, but addedto his well earned fame. The dedication of the new church occurred on Sunday, May21st. 1882. The non-resident clergy, who took part in the cere-monies, were: Rt. Rev John Ireland, bishop of St. Paul; Rev. ; Rev. P. Hanley. of Chalfield, Minn.; Schnitzler. of Mankato, Minn. A large concourse of people wore in attendance, some comingfrom St. Paul, many from Mankato and other towns along the linesof the railroads, and from the SMrrounding country. The ceremoniesof dedication were highlj appropriate, solemn and impressive. Emmanuel church of the German Evangelical Association, wasorganized in December, 1864, Rev. Joseph Rahscopp, pastor, and inAugust and September. 1865, the society erected a large framechurch edifice on section thirteen. The society has since built a. CHURCH OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL. FARIBAULT COUNTY, MINNESOTA. 583 parsonage near the church. This was the first church erected inthe county. This congregation had, however, an informal organiza-tion prior to the above date. The church structure, above referredto, has since been succeeded by one of the largest and most costlychurch buildings in the county. Blue Earth City Lodge, No. Pifty-seven(57), Ancient, Free andAccepted Masons, U. D., was organized at Blue Earth City, June19th, 1866, T. H. White, W. M. The Protestant Episcopal church established a mission at BlueEarth City in January, 1871, and erected a church building in No-vember, following. A rectory was also built near the church, allunder the superintendence of Rev. S. S. Burleson, pastor. On March 15th, 1873, a Grange of the Order of Patrons of Hus-bandry was instituted at Blue Earth City, L. W.
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