St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church

St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church
Location On St. George Island, St. George, Alaska
Coordinates 56°33′6″N 169°33′5″W / 56.55167°N 169.55139°W / 56.55167; -169.55139Coordinates: 56°33′6″N 169°33′5″W / 56.55167°N 169.55139°W / 56.55167; -169.55139
Area less than one acre
Built 1935
Part of Seal Island Historic District (#66000156)
MPS Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites TR
NRHP Reference # 80000743[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP June 6, 1980
Designated NHLDCP June 13, 1962

St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church is a historic Russian Orthodox church on St. George Island, Alaska.

A first church was built on the island during 1870-78; the current church was built about five miles away in about 1935. As there were no trees on the island, all materials had to be brought in. According to a 1979 evaluation, "of all the R. 0. village churches and chapels in Alaska, this may be the best example of effective balance and integration of classic designs to produce a building pleasing to the eye and utile in its purpose.[2][3]

The current church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites Thematic Resources" (PDF). National Park Service.
  3. Alfred Mongin and Father Joseph P. Kreta (June 14, 1979). "St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church (AHRS SITE NO. XPI-004)" (PDF). National Park Service. (continuation sheet from thematic resources document) and accompanying photo from c.1976

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