About this property
Sardis Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, also known as Old Sardis Baptist Church was built around 1910. The church as the location where the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights was created at a mass meeting of over 1,000 people on June 5, 1956. Its pastor, the Reverend Robert L. Alford, was one of the founders of the organization.
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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 05000298. It was listed on April 19, 2005.
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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 Sardis Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Sardis Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Sardis Baptist Church?
Sardis Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sardis Baptist Church?
The period of significance for Sardis Baptist Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near Sardis Baptist Church?
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