Ephraim Moravian Church
National Register of Historic Places

Ephraim Moravian Church

Ephraim, Door County, Wisconsin
Listed
March 27, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000662

About this property

Ephraim Moravian Church is located in Ephraim, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The church was founded by Norwegian immigrant Andreas Iverson. Originally located on the shore of Eagle Harbor in Ephraim, the church was moved to its present location in 1883. Ephraim Moravian congregation observes its 125th anniversary by Jane Shea, Door County Advocate, May 23, 1978 Inventory of the church archives of Wisconsin, page 23, Works Progress Administration, 1938, discusses the history of Moravians in Ephraim

Location

9970 Moravia St.
Ephraim, Door County, Wisconsin
45.15467, -87.16880

Categories

EUROPEANEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTRELIGION
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Sources

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When was Ephraim Moravian Church listed on the National Register?

Ephraim Moravian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Ephraim Moravian Church?

Ephraim Moravian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ephraim Moravian Church?

The period of significance for Ephraim Moravian Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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