The Church on Pleasant Ridge

[kriscowling]

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

[Penny4]

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

[kriscowling]

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.

[Penny4]

Thank you, Kris, its beautiful.

[shadowsports]

Love B&W

Love steeples 

Nice shot 👍

[kriscowling]

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

[Tintype_18]

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.