Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church facts for kids
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Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
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Interior of the Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Eklutna
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 Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Eklutna Village Road, Eklutna, Alaska |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1894 |
| Website | http://stnicholasjuneau.org/history.html |
| MPS | Russian Orthodox Church Buildings and Sites TR (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000189 |
| Added to NRHP | March 24, 1972 |
The Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church is a very old church in Eklutna, Alaska. People also call it the Eklutna Chapel. It is a special Russian Orthodox church with a long history. The church is about one mile from the Knik Arm, which is part of the Cook Inlet.
The church was built around 1894. It was made from strong spruce logs. The building is about 5 meters by 8 meters in size. In 1900, the church was moved to where it stands today.
A newer church was built right next to the old one in 1962. The Old St. Nicholas Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This means it is an important historical site. Many Russian Orthodox churches in Alaska have been studied for their history.
The Church's History
The Old St. Nicholas Church shows us what early churches in Alaska were like. It was built by people who lived in the area. The church has been a place of worship for a very long time. It helps us understand the history of the Orthodox Church in Alaska.
Visiting the Church
Today, the Old St. Nicholas Church is part of the Eklutna Historical Park. Visitors can learn about the church and the local culture. It is a quiet place that tells many stories from the past. You can see how people lived and worshipped many years ago.
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Old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (1870s) at Eklutna
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New St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church (1962) at Eklutna, in 2009
More Information
- Eklutna Historical Park
