NRHP: First Congregational Church

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First Congregational Church, UCC

First Congregational Church, UCC

NRHP Reference #: 82003188

NRHP Listing Date: 19820914

Location

NEC of Webster & Chestnut, Naponee, Franklin County, Nebraska

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Summary

The Naponee Octagon Church is one of the few octagon churches in Nebraska. The First Congregational Church was organized on May 15, 1881, ten years after the settlement of Naponee. Construction began in 1887, and the dedication service was held on July 10, 1887, by the Reverend C. S. Harrison of Franklin.

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