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Holy Cross has a rich history and tradition. The information below is courtesy of God's Grace in a Country Place II  by Arlene Baum.

Events in Holy Cross History
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  1. First Lutheran Church in Monroe County
  2. Faith Survives Three Disasters
  3. New Missions Established by Birkmann (1850-1865)
  4. Teachers Assist with Christian Education (1866-1885)
  5. School Issues and Fests (1885-1900)
  6. The Pieper Years (1900-1910)
  7. Stone Tower (1910-1920)
  8. Frick's 25 Year Pastorate (1920)
  9. World War II (1941-1945)
  10. Arrival of Rev. Krause (1945)
  11. Teachers Are Called (1949-1961)
  12. Day School Ends (1962-1966)
  13. 125th Anniversary (1966)
  14. Space Age (1967-1981)
  15. Tornado Strikes Church (1984)
  16. Congregational Life (1985-1991)
  17. Organizations
  18. Customs and Traditions
  19. Cemetary

 

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*Thanks to Doug Minton for making the above information from Arlene's book available online.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
5765 Maeystown Road, Waterloo, Illinois 62298-6539
 (618) 939-7094