THE
Centennial Cross in Key West, IA
The land surrounding the Cross is private propertywith NO public access. Visit the info board/reflection bench in Mt. Olivet.
About THE Centennial Cross
History of the Cross
The Centennial Cross was constructed in 1937 to commemorate the Centennial of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The blue cross overlooks Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Key West, IA - just South of Dubuque. It has been a symbol of Christian faith for over 8 decades!
A New Cross
Over the years trees had grown tall enough to block the lights on the 75' Cross making it hard to see. In addition, the Cross's neon bulbs were fragile and broke easily. We have added a new concrete footing and erected a new steel cross that is 137' tall with LED lighting on 2 sides.
Mt. Olivet Cemetery has allowed us space to install an information board and a reflection spot for people to be able to visit and reflect and pray. It will be completed very soon.
You Can Help
The cost for the new cross and installation and the cost for the Reflection area in Mt. Olivet were well over $400,000 but we are proud to announce the end to that capital campaign, reaching our goal. We still encourage donations to help us with the cost of maintenance and upkeep. We already have had one outage that we are working to fix.
Donor Recognition / Information Board
Check out the Donor Recognition / Information Board and Reflection Plaza in Mt. Olivet cemetery. It features the names of donors that give over $10,000 and also features basic information about the Cross. It also provides a link to this website where all donors that give over $100 will be acknowledged. (Donor Information to Be Posted Soon)
Donations
All donations of $100 or more will be listed on this website in the future.
If you would like to donate to help us keep the Centennial Cross lit and maintained please donate online below or ma Centennial Cross, PO Box 1315, Dubuque, IA. 52004-1315
If yourdonation in memory of a loved one please include their name.
Goal was reached. Donations still accepted for the upkeep and maintenance of the cross and the new reflection area at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Contact Us
For information contact Tim McCaffery @ 563-590-7161
The Centennial Cross Incorporated of Dubuque, Iowa, is a tax exempt not for profit organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 87-2345730. All or part of your gift may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Centennial Cross Incorporated
Near Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Dubuque, IA
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