The bells were taken from the Catholic Church . Genevieve and was placed around the neck of her statue inside the church , said Schmidt . The town is named for Ste . Genevieve , patron saint of France . The town is known for its rich French - German heritage .
The bells were taken from the Catholic Church . The town is named for Ste . Genevieve , patron saint of France . The town is known for its rich French - German heritage .