National Register of Historic Places

Morningside College Historic District

Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
Listed
May 13, 1997
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
97000387

About this property

Morningside University is a private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church and located in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1894 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Morningside University has 21 buildings on a 68-acre (280,000 m2) campus in Sioux City (area population 143,157 in 2008). The Morningside College Historic District, which includes most of the campus, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Morningside College officially became Morningside University on June 1, 2021.

Location

Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa
42.47654, -96.36028

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Morningside College Historic District listed on the National Register?

Morningside College Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Morningside College Historic District?

Morningside College Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Morningside College Historic District?

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