Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church
16827 50L St SW
Lefor, Stark County, North Dakota 58641

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Lefor, North Dakota, has a rich history. Let’s explore its past:

• Origins: St. Elizabeth’s Parish was established in 1898 by Bishop John Shanley.
• Early Churches: The village of Lefor was originally the site of the first sod church built in 1897 to serve the people who homesteaded in the area. It was followed by a stone church that served until the current church was dedicated in 1929.
• Romanesque Revival: The imposing Romanesque Revival church, designed by Charles A. Hausler, can seat 450 and includes six classrooms and a gymnasium. Constructed of concrete, structural tile, and two-color bricks with extensive diapering, it stands as a testament to the community’s faith and heritage.

The church bells, cast in Temeschevor, Hungary, were not only used to call worshippers to services but also to warn of fires or other emergencies. St. Elizabeth’s remains a spiritual and social cornerstone for the community, historically referred to as the “Queen of the Prairies Church.”
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