United Protestant Church

S. Denali and Elmwood Sts., Palmer, Alaska. County/parish: Matanuska-Susitna.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places April 10, 1980. NRIS 80000757.

3 contributing buildings.

Also known as:

  • AHRS Site No. ANC-248
  • The Church of a Thousand Trees

From Wikipedia:

United Protestant Church, Palmer

The United Protestant Church, also known as The Church of a Thousand Trees, is a historic church located at the corner of South Denali Street and East Elmwood Avenue in Palmer, Alaska. It is a rustic log two-story structure, in the shape of a cross. A small bell tower with a dormer roof rises just above the main entrance. The interior is shaped from rustic log elements, with carved pews. The church property includes a manse and garage, built from similar materials.

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75325645

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