Chocorua Island Chapel
About this property
The Chocorua Island Chapel is a non-denominational chapel located on the island of the same name on Squam Lake in Grafton County, New Hampshire, in the town of Holderness. It is an open-air place of worship, created as an extension of Camp Chocorua, the first summer youth camp in the United States. The open-air chapel was created by the camp's first season of young boys, made entirely of boulders, trees, various island vegetation, and beach sand.
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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 16000644. It was listed on September 19, 2016.
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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 Chocorua Island Chapel listed on the National Register?
Chocorua Island Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Chocorua Island Chapel?
Chocorua Island Chapel is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chocorua Island Chapel?
The period of significance for Chocorua Island Chapel is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Chocorua Island Chapel?
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