National Register of Historic Places
Colony Steeple Building
Colony Steeple Building is a historic place in Bishop Hill, Henry County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000244.
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Colony Steeple Building
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About this place
What is Colony Steeple Building?
Bishop Hill Colony is a historic district in Bishop Hill, Illinois. Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community which operated as a commune. It was founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson and his followers. The community was named Bishop Hill after the parish of Biskopskulla in Uppland, Sweden.
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Listing details
- Name
- Colony Steeple Building
- City
- Bishop Hill
- County
- Henry County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- April 17, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000244
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.20051, -90.11857
When was Colony Steeple Building listed on the National Register?
Colony Steeple Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970.
Where is Colony Steeple Building located?
Colony Steeple Building is located in Bishop Hill, Henry County, Illinois at approximately 41.20051, -90.11857. See the map above.
Is Colony Steeple Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Colony Steeple Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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