About this property
The First Methodist Church, formerly known as First United Methodist Church, is a historic church building in Fordyce, Arkansas. The two story brick building was designed by John Parks Almand and built in 1925. The Arts and Crafts style building presents a long facade to East 4th Street, with its main entry separating the sanctuary to the right and a wing of offices and Sunday School classrooms to the left.
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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 83003469. It was listed on October 28, 1983.
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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 First United Methodist Church listed on the National Register?
First United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1983.
What type of historic resource is First United Methodist Church?
First United Methodist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First United Methodist Church?
The period of significance for First United Methodist Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near First United Methodist Church?
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