Christ Episcopal Church (Sidney, Nebraska) Explained

Christ Episcopal Church
Location:Jct. of 10th Ave. and Linden St., Sidney, Nebraska
Coordinates:41.1417°N -102.9756°W
Architecture:Shingle Style
Built:1886-87
Added:October 21, 1994
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:94001232

The Christ Episcopal Church, at junction of 10th Ave. and Linden St. in Sidney, Nebraska, is a historic Shingle Style church that was built during 1886–87. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1994; the listing included the church as a contributing building and a 1950 rectory as a non-contributing building.[1]

It is significant as "one of a few remaining physical representations in the state that is closelyassociated with the government's attempt to integrate Native Americans into the army and consequentiallyadopt Euro-American social mores. The church was used by, among others, Company I, Twenty-First Infantrywhich was composed of Native Americans and commanded by a white officer."[1] Company I was posted at Fort Sidney during 1892 to 1894, the period of significance designated for the church in the NRHP listing.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=94001232}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Christ Episcopal Church / NeBHS No. CN09-042 ]. Greg Miller . June 1994 . National Park Service. and