About this property
Salem Evangelical Church , also known as the Ragatz Church or Salem United Methodist Church of Honey Creek Township , is a historic church building at the intersection of County Highway PF and Church Road in Plain, Wisconsin. The Gothic Revival church was built in 1875. Its congregation, which was formed in 1844, was part of the local Swiss immigrant community. Bartholomew Ragatz, a Swiss immigrant from whom the church's alternate name is derived, helped draw traveling Evangelical ministers to preach for the community, and he set up a local revival meeting in 1853. The church's design includes an ashlar stone exterior with arched doors and windows and a steepled belfry above the main entrance.
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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 86003576. It was listed on March 28, 1988.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Salem Evangelical Church listed on the National Register?
Salem Evangelical Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Salem Evangelical Church?
Salem Evangelical Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Salem Evangelical Church?
The period of significance for Salem Evangelical Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1844.
Can I research the history near Salem Evangelical Church?
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