How old is St John the Baptist Church in Hubbardston?
The current St. John the Baptist Catholic Church building was constructed in 1868-69, making it over 155 years old. However, the parish itself was formally organized in 1855, and the first church was built on John Cowman's farm on Section 11 in 1857. The current Gothic Revival structure cost $8,000 and was built entirely by Irish immigrant labor. It is the largest church in Ionia County and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.