Union Church (Oreana, Illinois)

Union Church is a historic non-denominational church located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southeast of Oreana in Macon County, Illinois. The white frame church was built in 1876; its design incorporates elements of the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. In addition to religious services, the church also hosted a school, Temperance Union meetings, and Christmas and New Year's parties. The church has a functional pump organ from 1879, which was originally purchased for the Temperance Union. A cemetery is adjacent to the church; its first burial dates to 1842. In 1936, the church's congregation discontinued religious services; since then, the building has been used only for weddings and an annual Memorial Day celebration.[2] The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 1999.[1]

Union Church
Front and western side
Nearest cityOreana, Illinois
Coordinates39°55′13″N 88°50′52″W
Area3.9 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1876
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Italianate
NRHP reference No.99000588[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 23, 1999

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Hicks, Barbara Barrett (October 13, 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Union Church" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved November 2, 2012.


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