About this property
The Masonic Hall in Smithland, Kentucky (also known as The Second Baptist Church), is a historic building constructed in 1860 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It was originally constructed as a meeting hall for the local Masonic lodges (who continued to meet in the building until the 1960s). During the American Civil War it was used by the Federal Government as a Commissary office and store house.
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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 98000939. It was listed on August 12, 1998.
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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 Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building listed on the National Register?
Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building?
Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building?
The period of significance for Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
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