National Register of Historic Places

Church of the Good Shepherd

Coleraine, Itasca County, Minnesota
Listed
August 10, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80002081

About this property

Church of the Good Shepherd is a historic church at 601 Cole Street off U.S. Route 169 in Coleraine, Minnesota. The church is also known as "The Log Church" and was built in 1908. John C. Greenway, a member of the parish, supervised the construction of the church. The logs were harvested from a patch of land that had previously never been logged. The interior is built entirely of wood, and the altar rail and lectern are made of birch logs. The church was dedicated by Bishop James Dow Morrison on November 15, 1908. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It closed on December 26, 1982, due to declining enrollment. In March 1987, its owner, Christ Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids deeded the church to the city, with the understanding that it would be restored and maintained to continue to qualify for the National Register. The community organized a Log Church Preservation Committee to perform maintenance and restoration tasks. The church is available for weddings, special events, and cultural events.

Location

Coleraine, Itasca County, Minnesota
47.28704, -93.42946

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ARCHITECTURERELIGIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Nearby Historic Sites

Coleraine Methodist Episcopal Church
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Coleraine Carnegie Library
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Coleraine City Hall
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0.2 mi
Canisteo District General Office Building
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0.3 mi
General Superintendent's House
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When was Church of the Good Shepherd listed on the National Register?

Church of the Good Shepherd was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Church of the Good Shepherd?

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

What is the period of significance for Church of the Good Shepherd?

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

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