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Each and every chapel or church around the world has their own share of history and great stories. But this one located at Detroit, Michigan is truly special and amazing.

The Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church was founded July 26, 1701. The church is the second oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic parish in the United States, established when the area was part of the French colony. The parish community has occupied eight different buildings and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

By Andrew Jameson – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Church faces a landscaped grand brick plaza, and the main entrance on the north facade includes four gargoyles. Ste. Anne also displays the oldest stained glass in the city of Detroit.

According to the history records:

Ste. Anne’s church was the first building constructed in Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, which later developed as the city of Detroit. Cadillac and a party of French colonists arrived at the bank of the Detroit River on July 24, 1701. They began construction of a church on July 26, 1701, the feast day of Saint Anne.

The parish was founded and named by the settlers in honor of the patron of France, Saint Anne, mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus.

Native Americans set the church on fire in 1703. A new church building was built in 1704. The oldest surviving church records date to this time, with the first record on February 2, 1704 being the baptism of a child born to Cadillac.

Here are some more photos of Ste. Anne de Detroit

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A photo posted by Chris (@hardiehar) on Mar 31, 2016 at 4:19pm PDT

Aerial view of St. Anne’s in #Detroit Photo credit: @feenyphotography Tag #HellYeahDetroit to be featured

A photo posted by Hell Yeah Detroit (@hellyeahdetroit) on Apr 11, 2016 at 4:40am PDT

At St. Anne’s in #Detroit. Second oldest parish in the US, established 1701. This current church was built in 1887. #goodfriday

A photo posted by Kristine Stewart Hass (@fivehalos) on Mar 25, 2016 at 5:49pm PDT

Built in 1886 this amazing historical gem is still active. But #stannschurch tradition goes back to 1701. Tags #detroitrespect #stannes #stannschurch #stannescatholicchurch #Detroit #DetroitRespect #DetroitUSA #Motown #DowntownDetroit #loveDetroit #iloveDetroit #ilikeDetroit #DetroitIsBeautiful #michigan #DetroitMi #DetroitMichigan #PureMichigan #igersDetroit #instaDetroit #313 #DetroitRockCity #detroit_igers

A photo posted by Colin (@colindetroit) on Apr 24, 2016 at 6:26am PDT

St. Anne’s Church Photo Credit: @feenyphotography Tag #HellYeahDetroit to be featured!

A photo posted by Hell Yeah Detroit (@hellyeahdetroit) on Feb 16, 2016 at 4:15am PST

Organ end of St Anne built 1886

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A photo posted by arterial32 (@arterial32) on Jul 1, 2014 at 7:17pm PDT

church shopping ?⛪️ – #detroit #churchesofinstagram

A photo posted by P.Y. (@pee_why) on Aug 28, 2016 at 11:21am PDT

Ste Anne de Detroit beautiful Catholic Church one of the oldest in town. #world_bestangels #world_besthdr #ig_shutterworld #loves_hdr #loves_americas #kings_alltags #ig_respect #kings_luxury #ptk_architecture #ilove_hdr #vlinderlin_grids #rebels_hdr #monumental_world #pocket_usa #pixaffair #usa_photolovers #jj_architecture #best_buildings_hdr #divinafotografia #fx_hdr #ig_brilliant #loves_cultures #ig_serenity #kings_shots #passione_photographica #Snap_Parade #worlds_beautifulshots #la_d_is_for #match_colour #be_one_doorsandwindows

A photo posted by Donna (@ranekphotography) on Feb 12, 2016 at 9:05am PST

For more information about the chuch, you can visit its official website at st-anne.org.