About this property
The Sacred Heart Church in Tombstone, Arizona, United States, a Roman Catholic church, was established in 1881, as the first church of any denomination in rough-and-tumble Tombstone, founded in 1877, which had quickly become the largest and busiest city between San Francisco and St. Louis. It was only the sixth Catholic church in the Arizona Territory, and its 1882 building is the oldest known surviving frame church in Arizona.
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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 02000032. It was listed on February 22, 2002.
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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 Sacred Heart Church listed on the National Register?
Sacred Heart Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Sacred Heart Church?
Sacred Heart Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sacred Heart Church?
The period of significance for Sacred Heart Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1881.
Can I research the history near Sacred Heart Church?
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