About this property
The Red River Meeting House was the site of the first religious camp meeting in the United States. Held June 13–17, 1800, it marked the start of the Second Great Awakening, a major religious movement in the United States in the first part of the nineteenth century. The meeting was organized by the Presbyterian minister James McGready (also spelled M'Gready) in Logan County, Kentucky, and several preachers took part.
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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 76000917. It was listed on June 17, 1976.
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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 Red River Presbyterian Meetinghouse Site and Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Red River Presbyterian Meetinghouse Site and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Red River Presbyterian Meetinghouse Site and Cemetery?
Red River Presbyterian Meetinghouse Site and Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Red River Presbyterian Meetinghouse Site and Cemetery?
The period of significance for Red River Presbyterian Meetinghouse Site and Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1800.
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