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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