New Light Missionary Baptist Church
About this property
The New Light Missionary Baptist Church was a historic church at 522 Arkansas Street in Helena, Arkansas. It was a two-story wood-frame brick and masonry structure, built in 1917 for an African-American congregation organized in 1894. Its Gothic Revival design bore some resemblance to Helena's Centennial Baptist Church (a National Historic Landmark), but this building's architect is not known.
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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 95001410. It was listed on January 26, 2018.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was New Light Missionary Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
New Light Missionary Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 2018.
What type of historic resource is New Light Missionary Baptist Church?
New Light Missionary Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for New Light Missionary Baptist Church?
The period of significance for New Light Missionary Baptist Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near New Light Missionary Baptist Church?
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