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The Church on Pleasant Ridge

kriscowling — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:45:06 GMT

Pretty little white churches on country roads always catch my eye. This is the Pleasant Ridge Church and Cemetery on County Road D in the Town of Willow, Richland County, Wisconsin USA. The church boasts a very active group of volunteers who maintain the cemetery and the church.

Pleasant Ridge Church - Richland County WIS

EOS 5Ds with EF 17-40mm f/4L USM at 22mm focal length

1/200 shutter speed @ f/10 ISO 100

Lat/Long: 43°26'17.0"N 90°18'00.3”W GPS: 43.438056, -90.300083

Re: The Church on Pleasant Ridge

Penny4 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:48:24 GMT

Love the quaintness and charm of the Church. Kris are the doors on the side of the building in case of a Tornado?

Re: The Church on Pleasant Ridge

kriscowling — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:56:53 GMT

You are correct, Penny; the angled doors on the right side of the building face lead to a tornado/storm shelter beneath the church. I’ve never been in the church basement, but I understand that there is a simple kitchen down there as well. The church hosts a lovely open house every Memorial Day weekend for cemetery visitors.

Re: The Church on Pleasant Ridge

Penny4 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:28:33 GMT

Thank you, Kris, its beautiful.

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shadowsports — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:45:36 GMT

Love B&W

Love steeples

Nice shot 👍

Re: The Church on Pleasant Ridge

kriscowling — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:13:04 GMT

Thank you, Rick and Penny. I appreciate the kind words!

Re: The Church on Pleasant Ridge

Tintype_18 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:38:54 GMT

Thanks for sharing. Love the old churches. I often ponder the history the members have witnessed, the good times and the bad, weddings and funerals. Same with old houses.