Stopping by the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier

After the weather cleared, Linda and I pulled off in Dyersville to see the basilica. I thought it was on the list of 100 Places but, upon further review, it's not. It's still an impressive feature of this rural community.

I didn't really know much about the structure or requirements to become a basilica but have found it interesting reading. People had surprising foresight along the way to make it possible for this structure to become a minor basilica.