National Register of Historic Places

Coldwater Church of the Brethren

Greene, Butler County, Iowa
Listed
July 12, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000883

About this property

Coldwater Church of the Brethren is a historic church building located in Greene, Iowa, United States. The Church of the Brethren congregation was established by Philip Moss in Coldwater Township in 1855. Initially, they held their services in area schoolhouses. The town of Green was established in 1871, and they chose to build their church there in 1873. Philip Moss' son Aaron built the church. It is a 40 by 60 feet (12 by 18 m) front gable structure built over a raised basement. The stone was quarried locally. It is thought the lower level was used as a parsonage until a frame dwelling was erected to the east of the church in 1915. Originally one room, the upper level has been divided to create two Sunday school rooms at one end. The church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Location

100 Block N. High St.
Greene, Butler County, Iowa
42.89202, -92.80914

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When was Coldwater Church of the Brethren listed on the National Register?

Coldwater Church of the Brethren was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Coldwater Church of the Brethren?

Coldwater Church of the Brethren is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Coldwater Church of the Brethren is recorded as the industrial era.

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