About this property
The Church of St. Joseph is a former Roman Catholic church building in the unincorporated community of Elmer, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1913 by the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad as a bonus to settlers the company had recruited to buy its surplus land. The Church of St. Joseph was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 for its local significance in the theme of exploration/settlement.
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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 02000940. It was listed on September 5, 2002.
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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 Church of St. Joseph (Catholic) listed on the National Register?
Church of St. Joseph (Catholic) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Church of St. Joseph (Catholic)?
Church of St. Joseph (Catholic) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Church of St. Joseph (Catholic)?
The period of significance for Church of St. Joseph (Catholic) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Church of St. Joseph (Catholic)?
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