St. Andrew's Church

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church served new settlers in Bennett from 1899 to 1902. Because post-stampeders wanted to build boats, not churches, the first minister held services in bunkhouses, tents, or hotels. Once completed, the church gave many residents a sense of home and comfort that went beyond religion. People gathered there to chat, smoke, read, write letters home, sing and play instruments, listen to gramophone, and do little courting. It is the only gold-rush building in Bennett today and has long been a landmark to visitors.

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