North Dakota has quite a few beautiful churches around the state. From the little, charming small-town churches to the big cathedrals, there is certainly no shortage of gorgeous places of worship. One of the most impressive ones of all is located in Jamestown, North Dakota. It's over a century old and quite the sight to look at both inside and out, and it's well worth a visit.
Standing tall above its surroundings, the St. James Basilica in Jamestown, North Dakota is an iconic sight of the city.
The basilica was originally a smaller church built in 1882. After that, it became a cathedral for a short time before the present basilica was built.
The structure standing here today began construction in 1910 and was completed in 1913, making it over a hundred years old. It has become a very notable landmark of Jamestown and has been kept up beautifully over the years.
When you visit it, you can go up the front steps and see just how amazing it is on the inside as well as the outside, because it has dropped jaws before.
The interior's high ceilings, wonderful acoustics, and impressive stained glass windows create an amazing interior.
One of the parts that people remember the most is the stained glass windows. They were installed in 1918 and are wondrous to behold. On a sunny day, the light filters through in the prettiest of ways.
It's no wonder why the St. James Basilica is such a known and loved part of Jamestown, North Dakota. It is worth a visit just to see the impressive structure in its fullest.
You can visit the St. James Basilica at the address listed below. You can also learn more about it on the official website.
Address: 622 1st Avenue South, Jamestown, ND, 58401
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