About this property
The Centennial Baptist Church is a historic church building at the corner of York and Columbia Streets in Helena, Arkansas. It is significant for its association with Elias Camp Morris (1855-1922), who was the pastor of the church from 1879 and who was a driving force in the establishment of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Morris served as the convention's president from 1895 until his death, and his church served functionally as the organization's headquarters.
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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 87000518. It was listed on March 26, 1987.
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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 Centennial Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Centennial Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Centennial Baptist Church?
Centennial Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Centennial Baptist Church?
The period of significance for Centennial Baptist Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1855.
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