About this property
The Mt. Zion Christian Church in Richmond, Kentucky, was completed in 1852 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Church attendees included slaveholders and their slaves. It has cannonballs embedded in its south wall, from the American Civil War's Battle of Richmond on August 29 and 30, 1862. The church was used as a hospital.
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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 88003318. It was listed on February 8, 1989.
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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 Mt. Zion Christian Church listed on the National Register?
Mt. Zion Christian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Mt. Zion Christian Church?
Mt. Zion Christian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mt. Zion Christian Church?
The period of significance for Mt. Zion Christian Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Mt. Zion Christian Church?
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