About this property
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama, United States, affiliated with the Progressive National Baptist Convention. The church was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1974 because of its importance in the civil rights movement and American history. In 1978 the official name was changed to the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, in memory of Dr.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000431. It was listed on June 30, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Dexter Avenue Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Dexter Avenue Baptist Church?
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Dexter Avenue Baptist Church a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Dexter Avenue Baptist Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Dexter Avenue Baptist Church?
The period of significance for Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1978.
Can I research the history near Dexter Avenue Baptist Church?
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