About this property
First African Baptist Church is a Baptist church at 264-272 E. Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The congregation was founded c. 1790 by Peter Durrett and his wife, slaves who came to Kentucky with their master, Rev.
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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 86000854. It was listed on April 23, 1986.
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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 African Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
First African Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1986.
What type of historic resource is First African Baptist Church?
First African Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First African Baptist Church?
The period of significance for First African Baptist Church is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1790.
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