Russian Orthodox Church
Township of Colburn, North of Stanley

Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Church is the oldest Orthodox Church building in the state of Wisconsin. Shortly after their arrival from Eastern Europe in 1901, the Carpatho-Russian community settled in this area and began holding church services in their homes.

They built this church building in 1906 following the Byzantine style of construction and included a dome with an Orthodox Cross placed on top. The wooden Cross has a metal coating, painted gold.

Chippewa County Historical Society
Historic Sign #35