About this property
Holy Assumption Orthodox Church (Russian: Свято-Успенская церковь), also known as Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is a Russian Orthodox parish church in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. Completed in 1896, it is the oldest-standing Russian Orthodox church in Alaska and was a major center for the assimilation of the local Native population. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places shortly after. Today the church is a member of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska and further the Kenai Deanery.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000898. It was listed on May 9, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary listed on the National Register?
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary?
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary?
The period of significance for Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary?
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