National Register of Historic Places

Church of Christ in LaRoche Township

Academy, Charles Mix County, South Dakota
Listed
June 30, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003920

About this property

Church of Christ in LaRoche Township (also known as Academy Congregational Church) is a church in Academy, South Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The church was built in three sections, the first being the original, one-story Church of Christ in LaRoche Township built in 1893. In 1898 the Colvin Church was moved to 6.5 feet (2.0 m) to the site by 42 horses, and was attached to the west side. In 1902 a rear annex was added. Media related to Academy, South Dakota Church of Christ at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Academy, Charles Mix County, South Dakota
43.45571, -99.08244

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Church of Christ in LaRoche Township listed on the National Register?

Church of Christ in LaRoche Township was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Church of Christ in LaRoche Township?

Church of Christ in LaRoche Township is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Church of Christ in LaRoche Township?

The period of significance for Church of Christ in LaRoche Township is recorded as the industrial era.

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