About this property
The First United Methodist Church, originally the Methodist Episcopal Church, South is a historic church building at 205 North Elm Street in Paris, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick building with Late Gothic Revival styling, built between 1917 and 1928 for a congregation founded in the early 1870s. It is the congregation's fourth sanctuary, its first three having succumbed to fire.
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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 95000757. It was listed on June 19, 1995.
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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 Methodist Episcopal Church, South listed on the National Register?
Methodist Episcopal Church, South was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Methodist Episcopal Church, South?
Methodist Episcopal Church, South is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church, South?
The period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church, South is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
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