Founded
by Volga German immigrants, Pfeifer, Kansas, built its first church in
1879, but by 1915 they dreamed bigger. Families contributed two cents
for every bushel of wheat they harvested, and donated countless hours
quarrying and hauling stone.
The
result, completed in 1918, is a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece with a
165‑foot spire, rib‑vaulted ceilings, and ornate stonework. Though the
parish closed in 1993, the church remains open daily and continues to
host weddings, funerals, and special events. It’s even been named one of
the Eight Wonders of Kansas Architecture.
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