About this property
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic African American congregation and building in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The congregation was established in 1868 mostly by free people of color from the south and the rest from the north. James W. Howard, a member of the congregation, bought property in a recent addition to the city and sold the southern half to the church for $50. This white frame church was built on the property the same year. Iowa City has always had a small African American community and over the years the congregation grew and declined in numbers and in finances.
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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 00000925. It was listed on September 26, 2000.
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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 Bethel AME Church listed on the National Register?
Bethel AME Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Bethel AME Church?
Bethel AME Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethel AME Church?
The period of significance for Bethel AME Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
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