CORDELIA LUTHERAN CHURCH
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The-DuHawks
N 46° 39.617 W 116° 53.828
11T E 507869 N 5167418
Oldest standing Lutheran Chapel in the State of Idaho. This church was placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER of HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the Interior. August 8, 1995
Waymark Code: WM3ZPC
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2008
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Cordelia Lutheran is the oldest Lutheran building in the state of Idaho, (established in 1883). The church was home to the first Swedish congregation in Idaho, organized in 1880 by Rev. Peter Carlson.
The cost of materials used in construction was $72.83. Lumber purchased from Northrup and Moore Lumber Co. of Lenville, ID for $31.26. The wood for the flooring and ceiling was purchased from Henry Skeels Lumber for $5.45. In 1883, Skeels saw mill was located 8 miles east of Moscow, ID. Wood for the pews and trim cost $4.50. Paint $16.00, a broom $ .62, nails $1.00 and other hardware were purchased from business in Lewiston, ID.
Construction stated in October and was completed in late December 1883.
The church stands on the original homestead ground donated by Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. Olson. Where the Cemetery stands, one acre was purchased from Mr. & Mrs. Olson for $25.00.
The Chapel was restored by Frances Olson Graham, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. Olson in May 1948 in memory of her parents.
The church remains open to visitors. They are always looking for historic photos of Condelia dn people involved with Cordelia.
Condelia Lutheran is available for weddings, vow renewals, and family gatherings.
(Information taken from a brochure called, "The Cordelia Project" by Larry Lass)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 12/25/1883
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
1036 W. A. Street
Moscow, ID United State of America
83843
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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