National Register of Historic Places

Pilotburg Church

Wellman, Washington County, Iowa
Listed
May 1, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000517

About this property

Pilotburg Church is a historic church building southeast of the town of Wellman, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The former church building is the only remaining structure from the town of Pilotburg, which had been established in 1839 as Pilots Grove. Built by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1881, it was the second church in the town. The frame structure measures 50 by 20 feet (15.2 by 6.1 m). In the 1950s the church was moved from its original limestone foundation, still extant, to a poured/concrete block basement. A kitchen was added inside at the same time. The Methodist congregation disbanded in 1968, and the church was sold and converted into a house.

Location

1874 155th St.
Wellman, Washington County, Iowa
41.43459, -91.77695

Categories

RELIGIONCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

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When was Pilotburg Church listed on the National Register?

Pilotburg Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Pilotburg Church?

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

What is the period of significance for Pilotburg Church?

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

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