Bethel Lutheran Church
About this property
Bethel Lutheran Church is a historic church located at Main and Fifth Streets in Faith, South Dakota. The church was built in 1925 by a Norwegian Lutheran congregation that formed in Faith in 1917. While Norwegians were one of the largest immigrant groups in western South Dakota, the church is one of the few remaining Norwegian-American sites in Meade County.
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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 86000941. It was listed on April 29, 1986.
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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 Bethel Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?
Bethel Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Bethel Lutheran Church?
Bethel Lutheran Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethel Lutheran Church?
The period of significance for Bethel Lutheran Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Bethel Lutheran Church?
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