National Register of Historic Places

Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church

Finchville, Shelby County, Kentucky
Listed
December 27, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
88002895

Location

Finchville, Shelby County, Kentucky
38.12719, -85.26238

Significance

Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church is a building in Finchville, Shelby County, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1988, under reference number 88002895. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era (around 1801). It is recognized for its significance in Architecture.

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ARCHITECTURE
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Questions about this property

When was Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church?

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

What is the period of significance for Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church?

The period of significance for Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1801.

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