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Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a historic place in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000898.

Kenai, Kenai Peninsula County, AlaskaListed May 10, 1970NRIS #70000898★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary?

Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, also known as Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is a Russian Orthodox parish church in Kenai, Alaska, United States. Completed in 1896, it is the oldest-standing Russian Orthodox church in Alaska and was a major center for the assimilation of the local Native population. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places shortly after.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
City
Kenai
County
Kenai Peninsula County
State
Alaska
Listed on the National Register
May 10, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000898
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
60.55374, -151.26798
When was Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary listed on the National Register?

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1970.

Where is Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary located?

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is located in Kenai, Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska at approximately 60.55374, -151.26798. See the map above.

Is Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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