About this property
Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Montgomery, Alabama. It is the oldest African American church congregation in the city, established in 1852. The current Classical Revival-style building was designed by Jim Alexander and was completed in 1918.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 90002177. It was listed on January 24, 1991.
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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 Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church listed on the National Register?
Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church?
Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church?
The period of significance for Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church?
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