First Congregational Church of Marion
National Register of Historic Places

First Congregational Church of Marion

Marion, Perry County, Alabama
Listed
December 17, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
82001614

Location

601 Clay St.
Marion, Perry County, Alabama
32.62754, -87.32811

Significance

First Congregational Church of Marion is a building in Marion, Perry County, Alabama. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1982, under reference number 82001614. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era (around 1869). It is recognized for its significance in Black, Education and Architecture.

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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President's House, Marion Institute
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Nearby Battles

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1865Civil War
9.1 mi
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1864Civil War
14.2 mi

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When was First Congregational Church of Marion listed on the National Register?

First Congregational Church of Marion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1982.

What type of historic resource is First Congregational Church of Marion?

First Congregational Church of Marion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for First Congregational Church of Marion?

The period of significance for First Congregational Church of Marion is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1869.

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