First Non-Roman Church Service -- Bismarck ND
N 46° 48.325 W 100° 47.420
14T E 363397 N 5185097
A bronze plaque on a pedestal in Bismarck's Camp Hancock historical park recalls the first non-Roman catholic church service in Bismarck
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Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2014
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A small pedestal on the path the the 1885 Bread of Life Church recalls the first non-Roman Catholic church service in Bismarck.
The marker reads as follows:
"May 8, 1873
May 8, 1960
The First non-Roman Church service to be held in what is now Bismarck was the baptism of a son of Lt. Humbert of Camp Hancock by the Rev. J. Swift, an Episcopalian Missionary.
This marked the beginning of Episcopalian services in the area.
Dedicated May 8, 1960
The Rt. Rev. R. R. Emery
Bishop
The Rev. A. B. Smith
Rector"
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