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Elim
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National Register of Historic Places

Elim

On the National Register since 197155 years
Listed 1971Bethel

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Elim

Elim was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1971. The Register lists it for its religion, at the national level. The listing covers 9.9 acres.

What it isBethel, Missouri. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Elim

1.5 miles east of Bethel, MO

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Elim

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Questions about Elim

Is Elim on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 27, 1971 (Register number 71000477).

Is Elim a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Elim?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Elim?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63820164 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.