Methodist Episcopal Church South
National Register of Historic Places

Methodist Episcopal Church South

Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky
Listed
April 22, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000426

About this property

The Methodist Episcopal Church South in Mount Sterling, Kentucky is a historic church at the junction of E. Main and N. Wilson Streets. It was built in 1883 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It is a two-story brick building with a gable roof and a three-story entry tower. Gateway Regional Arts Center, also known as The GRAC, is an art center in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. It is affiliated with the Montgomery County Council for the Arts. The center is located at The Arts Center hosts exhibits and classes. The building is a readapted former First United Methodist Church built in 1883. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Arts Center includes a library and gallery space.

Location

Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky
38.05702, -83.94065

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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First Battle of Mount Sterling (1864 — early)
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Battle of Mount Sterling (Morgan's Fourth Raid)
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When was Methodist Episcopal Church South listed on the National Register?

Methodist Episcopal Church South was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Methodist Episcopal Church South?

Methodist Episcopal Church South is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church South?

The period of significance for Methodist Episcopal Church South is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.

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