About this property
The Bethphage Mission is a historic structure in Axtell, Nebraska. It was established in 1913 for the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church, and it comprises several buildings. Tabor Hall was completed in 1916, followed by Kidron Hall in 1928, Zion Chapel in 1931, and Bethesda Hall in 1951. They were designed in the Swedish National Romantic architectural style, which includes the use of stepped gables. The structure has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 24, 2013.
Location
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 13000199. It was listed on April 23, 2013.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Nearby Historic Sites
Nearby Battles
Questions about this property
When was Bethphage Mission listed on the National Register?
Bethphage Mission was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Bethphage Mission?
Bethphage Mission is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethphage Mission?
The period of significance for Bethphage Mission is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
Can I research the history near Bethphage Mission?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Bethphage Mission will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
More historic places in Nebraska
Browse all historic places in Nebraska.
View Nebraskahistoric sites ›Research the history near this site
An Aubrey US report for an address near Bethphage Mission will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.