About this property
Cordelia Lutheran Church was dedicated by Pastor Peter Carlson on December 15, 1883, and is the oldest Lutheran building in the state of Idaho. The church was built on property given by Andrew Olson in the Lenville, Idaho area to serve the Swedish Lutheran families in the area. In 1919, the building ceased to be used for regular church services.
Location
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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 95001058. It was listed on August 30, 1995.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cordelia Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?
Cordelia Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Cordelia Lutheran Church?
Cordelia Lutheran Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cordelia Lutheran Church?
The period of significance for Cordelia Lutheran Church is recorded as the civil_war era.
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