Highland Baptist Church
Kingsley RM 124, Saskatchewan, S0G, Canada
Formally Recognized:
1986/06/09
Other Name(s)
Highland Baptist Church
Swedish Baptist Church
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
1924/01/01 to 1924/12/31
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2005/03/15
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Highland Baptist Church is a Municipal Heritage Property located within the Rural Municipality of Kingsley No. 124 approximately 12 km north of the Town of Kipling. The property features a one-storey, wood-frame church built in 1924 and an adjoining cemetery.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of the Highland Baptist Church lies in its longstanding service to the community as a church and gathering place. Constructed in 1924 by Swedish immigrants, the building served as the spiritual centre for many of the area's early pioneers. The church held regular services until 1970, and still holds occasional services and local events.
The heritage value of the property also lies in the cemetery and surrounding landscape, which honour the district’s founding families. The cemetery was established shortly after the construction of the church and provides the resting place for many of the area’s pioneers. The property is defined from the adjacent agricultural land by its well-kept lawns and a shelterbelt, which gives the cemetery a tranquil and dignified atmosphere.
Source:
Rural Municipality of Kingsley No. 124 Bylaw No. 2-1986.
Character-Defining Elements
The heritage value of the Highland Baptist Church resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements that reflect the property’s connection to the pioneers, such as the layout of cemetery, tombstones and the shelterbelt;
-those elements that reflect the property’s use as a community gathering place, such as the signage;
-the form of the church.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
Saskatchewan
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (SK)
Recognition Statute
Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)
Recognition Type
Municipal Heritage Property
Recognition Date
1986/06/09
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Building Social and Community Life
- Religious Institutions
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Mortuary Site, Cemetery or Enclosure
Historic
- Religion, Ritual and Funeral
- Religious Facility or Place of Worship
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation
Heritage Resources Branch
1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK
File: MHP 948
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
MHP 948
Status
Published
Related Places
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