Church of the Visitation was built in 1931 and was modeled on a similar church in France. However there are no longer enough local parishioners to support the church.

This area is primarily agricultural, and over time farms have become much larger but also much fewer in number as the demise of the family farm continues unabated in the heartland.

The demise of the family farm has a ripple effect throughout the smaller towns and counties throughout agricultural America. Fewer family farms also means fewer customers in businesses in smaller towns, so small towns become smaller towns. Schools combine with other schools in nearby communities, or close altogether.

And so the Church of the Visitation closed as of today. For awhile it will be open to funerals and weddings, but someday, probably sooner than later, this grand church will likely be demolished and just a memory for those fortunate enough to have visited here. It is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen.