About this property
First Congregational United Church of Christ is a historic church at 700 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, Kansas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as First Congregational Church. On April 22, 1855, the Rev. Charles Blood conducted a worship service in the vicinity of the present church property. The sanctuary was a tent, a trunk served as the pulpit, and worshippers were seated on boxes and kegs.
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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 08001068. It was listed on November 13, 2008.
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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 Congregational Church listed on the National Register?
First Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 2008.
What type of historic resource is First Congregational Church?
First Congregational Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Congregational Church?
The period of significance for First Congregational Church is recorded as the early_republic era.
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