About this property
Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal, a notable example of Rural Gothic architecture located at Moore and 8th Streets in Blue Earth, Minnesota, is the oldest surviving church building in the community. As the congregation diminished in the 1970s regular worship services were eventually suspended; in 1981 its three remaining members donated the building to the Faribault County Historical Society. Since then the church has hosted seasonal ecumenical services, Christmas concerts, weddings, and…
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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 80004257. It was listed on May 22, 1980.
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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 the Good Shepherd-Episcopal listed on the National Register?
Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal?
Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal?
The period of significance for Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1981.
Can I research the history near Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal?
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