Posted in Wyoming Attractions, Sights & Landmarks May 01, 2021 by

These 10 Churches In Wyoming Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

Many people feel closer to God when they immerse themselves in a setting that is utterly breathtaking. Add to this element a beautiful and historic place of worship and you will end up absolutely speechless. Some of the most empowering churches that embrace the natural, historic and architectural elements are found right here in Wyoming. Here are just a few.

1. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rawlins
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church is located at 219 W. Pine Street in Rawlins. The church was built in 1916, features a copper dome, and is one of the most unique Catholic churches in Wyoming.

You can read more about this unique chapel here.
2. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Saratoga
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church was built in 1889 by Thomas Hood. It was the first completed church building in the Saratoga and Encampment Valley. The memorial bell is thought to be the largest in Wyoming. St. Barnabas Episcopal is located at 106 W. Main Street in Saratoga.

Find out more right here.
3. Christ Episcopal Church, Douglas
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Christ Episcopal Church is located in downtown Douglas on 4th and Center Street. This beautiful little church was designed by G.W. G. Van Winkle in 1898. The church is the oldest religious structure in Douglas.

Learn more about this historic church here.
4. First Baptist Church, Hulett
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First Baptist Church is a beautiful church located at 125 N. Highway 24 in Hulett. This is one of four churches in Hulett.

You can keep up with the congregation and events on Facebook, here.
5. France Memorial United Presbyterian Church, Rawlins
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France Memorial United Presbyterian Church is located at 3rd and Cedar Streets in Rawlins. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the oldest structure in Rawlins. The gothic building was built in 1882.
6. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Cheyenne
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church is located at 1908 Central Avenue in Cheyenne. It's a historic church with an Old English style that was built in 1886. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Find out more about this historic church here.
7. St Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral, Laramie
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral is located at 104 S. 4th Street in Laramie. It was built in 1896 with a Gothic Revival style. St. Matthews is the highest cathedral in the United States. The cathedral is built of native sandstone and features stained glass windows a pipe organ, and a bell tower with 11 bells.

See what's happening on their website, here.
8. Chapel of the Transfiguration
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The Episcopal Chapel of the Transfiguration is a small log chapel in Grand Teton National Park located in Moose that was built in 1925. The chapel was built to serve the surrounding dude ranches in the area. The chapel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1980.

You can read more about this landmark and its breathtaking altar right here.
9. Mammoth Chapel
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Mammoth Chapel is located in Yellowstone National Park and was built in 1913. It originally was part of Fort Yellowstone in Mammoth Hot Springs. The chapel was made out of native sandstone.

You can read more about this gorgeous and historic church here.
10. Esterbrook Church, Douglas
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Esterbrook Church is located at 2738 Esterbrook Road in Douglas. The Esterbrook Church was built in the 1940s and features an altar with a large window that frames Laramie Peak.

You can learn more about this beautiful community church here.

What is the most amazing church you have ever seen in Wyoming?

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May 06, 2021
Kim Magaraci

What are the most beautiful churches in Wyoming?

When it comes to pretty places of worship, it's hard to top the chapels in Wyoming's national parks. Both Mammoth Chape in Yellowstone National Park and the Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park are historic structures you're sure to fall in love with at first sight. Beyond the parks, many of our small towns and cities have chapels and churches that date back to the 1800s, and each one is worth a visit.

What are the best manmade attractions in Wyoming?

The most beautiful manmade attraction in Wyoming may be the Big Horn Medicine Wheel. This sacred site was built by indigenous tribes over hundreds of years and to this day remains an important cultural landmark to those who were residents of Wyoming first.

What one-of-a-kind destinations can I visit in Wyoming?

Wyoming is one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. From chapels with windowless altars that frame enormous mountain peaks, to monoliths that jut out into the sky seemingly out of nowhere, it's easy to let the natural beauty of the state win you over. Beyond the "typical" attractions you read about in guide books, some of the most unusual destinations in the state include the historic and haunted Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, the ghost towns of Fremont County, and the geologic wonder that's known as Hell's Half Acre.