About this property
St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church, also known as the Island Church, was built around 1863 by settlers on an island of high ground in the Blue Joint Marsh a couple miles southeast of Waterloo, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
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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 75000070. It was listed on May 11, 1975.
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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 St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church listed on the National Register?
St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1975.
What type of historic resource is St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church?
St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church?
The period of significance for St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near St. Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church?
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