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Heard from Al Baca, and then Rebecca Taylor about a small church in Hawaii. Al writes: "There is a small but beautiful church about 1.25 miles South of Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. It has a beautiful etched glass window and sits about 10 yards from the ocean's edge." Rebecca stayed in a nearby cottage for her honeymoon, "There are two south of Kona on Alli'i drive - one is made of lava rock and is gorgeous...and more regular-sized. The other is the smaller of the two -- a more traditional church-looking church. It is definitely not the world's smallest, but it ain't that big either AND it's oceanfront!" Perhaps 8 ft. x 14 ft. as a rough guesstimate.
[Roadsideamerica.com Team, 03/24/2005]Tiny Church:- Address:
- 78-6681A Alii Dr., Kahaluu-Keauhou, Big Island, HI
- Directions:
- St. Peter's Catholic Church. From Hwy 11 turn west onto Kamehameha III Rd. Drive to the shopping center and turn right onto Alii Drive. Drive north one mile. The church will be on the left, across the street from the Mehina Mele guesthouse.
- Hours:
- Services Sa 7:30 am. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Festina, Iowa - Tiny Church
Interior is 12 feet by 16 feet, with room for eight worshipers.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
St. Anthony of Padua
- Address:
- Little Church Rd, Festina, IA
- Directions:
- St. Anthony of Padua. Hwy 150 to Festina. West on 123rd St. for about a mile, watch for sign, then south on Little Church Rd., cross the river.
- Hours:
- Service held Sunday closest to June 13, Feast of St. Anthony of Padua Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Donations accepted.
The church and grounds are still in good shape. The grounds also include a cabin that was built in 1848, deconstructed in 1993, and reconstructed in 1996. The original cabin was part of the Indian Agency and used by an agent of the organization. The cabin was used for Mass and therefore connects to the church. Inside the cabin there is also a large cabinet that was used as the first post office in the area.
There is no sign that explicitly says turn here to find the World's Smallest Church. You have to watch the road names to know when.
[Melinda Bryan, 03/22/2011]- Festina, Iowa - World's Smallest Church
The world's smallest church is no longer in active service, but is maintained by a local family and open year-round. It's about two miles West of Festina, a small burg south of Decorah. The church seats about 8 people (more if friendly).
Well kept grounds; interesting gravestones.
[Dario Zaffarano, 08/31/2006] A large collection of clocks -- and just about everything else. An unforgettable place to be at high noon and midnight. Closed: contents auctioned off June 2015.
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- Directions:
- Just south of town on Hwy 9. Turn east on Park Rd., then south on Old Threshing Rd.
- Hours:
- Contents auctioned off June 2015. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 319-568-4577
- Status:
- Gone
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