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Awesome visit to Saint Martin's, "World's Smallest (Active Worship) Catholic Church." Remember to sign the visitors book.
[Chiffon, 07/17/2023]World's Smallest Catholic Church:- Address:
- Hwy 237, Warrenton, TX
- Directions:
- Saint Martin's Church. Northeast of town on Hwy 237, past FM 954, on west side.
Be sure to verify their operating hours prior to your visit. I arrived during published hours, but found the gate closed. I did manage to get a distance photo of the church.
[Luv2RV, 04/25/2023]Smallest Church on Earth:- Address:
- 9930 Stone Rd, Semmes, AL
- Directions:
- Loblolly Farm. From Stone Rd drive straight into Loblolly Farm for several hundred feet, then bear left when the road veers right. You'll see the chapel ahead and to the left, at the edge of the trees.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 9-3. Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 251-288-8302
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Coolville, Ohio - Ohio's Smallest Church
I believe this little church may have once stood at Noah's Ark Zoo in Jackson, Ohio. It has been closed since I was a little girl, but it sure resembles the one that I remember!
[Lydia Hall, 01/29/2022]Ohio's Smallest Church:- Address:
- County Road 63, Coolville, OH
- Directions:
- Ohio's Smallest Church is across the street from an Ohio rest stop. It is just off of US Route 50 at the same exit as the U.S. 50 Rest Area, between Athens, Ohio and Belpre, Ohio on county road 63, east of Coolville.
- Admission:
- Donations accepted.
- Townsend, Georgia - Smallest Church in America
The small church was beautiful, settled in an area with pine trees draped in Spanish moss. A stained glass image of Jesus was behind the pulpit. There were three rows of four chairs for a total seating of 12. A small bell tower was located at the front left entrance to the church. Signs indicated that security cameras were in place.
[Dave Miller, 12/06/2021]Smallest Church in America:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- Coastal Hwy 17, Townsend, GA
- Directions:
- I-95 exit 67, about one mile south on US Hwy 17. Look for a sign on the left (east) side, "Smallest Church in America," white with blue letters, half hidden with trees. (Previously listed as in South Newport)
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Semmes, Alabama - Smallest Church on Earth
The Chapel of the Fields was constructed by the Smith family, of Loblolly Farm, with an interior measurement of 40 inches by 52 inches, or 14.44 square feet. The cedar-sided Chapel towers 18 feet into the Alabama sky and is a nondenominational church that can seat two comfortably. Chapel of the Fields is open to the public during the farm's operating hours.
[Gary Smith, 11/21/2021]
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The outhouse-size Chapel is topped with a cross as big as the rest of the tiny building, which makes it easier to spot from a distance.