About this property
The Plano Stone Church was constructed in 1868 to serve as the headquarters for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church, now Community of Christ) under the leadership of Joseph Smith III. Smith moved to Plano, Illinois, in 1866 and in 1867 was appointed head of the Stone Church's building committee. Smith and the committee selected the site, design and builder for the structure. The Plano Stone Church served as the headquarters of the RLDS from its completion in …
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 90001724. It was listed on November 2, 1990.
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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 Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints listed on the National Register?
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?
The period of significance for Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
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