St. Mary's Catholic Church
National Register of Historic Places

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Medora, Billings County, North Dakota
Listed
December 2, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77001017

Location

4th St. and 3rd Ave.
Medora, Billings County, North Dakota
46.91447, -103.52257

Significance

St. Mary's Catholic Church is a building in Medora, Billings County, North Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1977, under reference number 77001017. It is recognized for its significance in Exploration/Settlement, Architecture and Religion.

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Chateau de Mores
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Nearby Battles

Battle of the Little Missouri 1864
1864Indian Wars
1.1 mi
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2.5 mi
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1400Pre-Columbian
3.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was St. Mary's Catholic Church listed on the National Register?

St. Mary's Catholic Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1977.

What type of historic resource is St. Mary's Catholic Church?

St. Mary's Catholic Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for St. Mary's Catholic Church?

The period of significance for St. Mary's Catholic Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.

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