St. Boniface Church (Clinton, Iowa)
St. Boniface Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Clinton, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport. The church, along with the rectory and former school building, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The parish was founded in 1855 to serve the growing German Catholic population in Clinton. The current church building, a Gothic Revival structure, was completed in 1888. Its prominent features include its tall steeple and stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible and the lives of the saints, particularly St. Boniface, the patron saint of the parish.
The rectory, located adjacent to the church, is a Queen Anne style building constructed around the same time as the church. The former school building, while contributing to the historic district, has undergone alterations over the years.
St. Boniface Church has played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the German Catholic community in Clinton for over a century. It remains an active parish within the Davenport Diocese, offering regular Mass and other religious services. Its architectural significance lies in its well-preserved Gothic Revival style and its contribution to the historic built environment of Clinton, Iowa.