Bishop Hill Colony
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Bishop Hill Colony is a historic district in Bishop Hill, Illinois. Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community which operated as a commune. It was founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson and his followers. The community was named Bishop Hill after the parish of Biskopskulla in Uppland, Sweden.
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Bishop Hill Historic District | |
Location | Bishop Hill, Illinois |
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Built | 1846 |
Architect | Multiple |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 70000244 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 17, 1970[1] |
Designated NHLD | April 27, 1984[2] |
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