St. Charles Church.

This is St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (St. Charles) at W2744 St. Charles Rd in Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin (locally known as "Charlesburg") (Private Property) Construction on the church (center) began in the spring of 1905 and was completed within the year. Much modernization followed shortly after (1910-1920s) with the installation of a steam heating system, pews, flooring and stained glass windows. During the Second World War, improvements to the building were slow. However, in 1961, the steeple was repaired after the parishioners decided to keep it rather than replace it with a lower pitched roof. In 1964 the interior underwent its first major upkeep since 1941 and minor renovations followed thereafter until 1994. In 1978, St. Charles became part of the Catholic Interparish Ministry along with five other area parishes. Finally in 2005, the 100 year old church closed due to a lack of priests. The school building (right) was constructed in 1883, During the 1950’s improvements were made to the school building. and it was used up until 1969. A religious education program later replaced the grade school program. Some time after the religious education program began St. Charles and St. Martin (Charlestown) established a joint program. Children through sixth grade went to St. Martin, and students in seventh grade and beyond went to St. Charles. In 1979, the parish members decided to raze the school building since it was no longer being used. All that remains at the site today is the church and cemetery. The property is in private ownership. Looking northeast.