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 St.
Mary's Catholic Church of Solon was organized in 1850. The original
members were E. McDonnell, A. Walter, Joseph Beuter, A. Stehle, Jacob
Stehle and Fidel Kessler. The first building was a frame and was built
by Father Emonds in 1858. The present church was erected in 1875; this
is a brick and cost $5,000; it was dedicated in May, 1882, by
Bishop McMullen, of Davenport. Its pastors have been, Father
Emonds, Father Spochek, Father John, Father Schmeller, and Father John,
the present pastor. There is a burying ground connected with the
church.
Source: History of Johnson County 1836 -
1882, pg. 699
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