About this property
Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church is a historic church on Moscow Avenue in Hickman, Kentucky. It is part of the Christian Methodist Episcopal denomination formed in the South after the American Civil War. On December 16, 1870, in Jackson, Tennessee, 41 freedmen who were former members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South organized what was then called the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.
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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 79000988. It was listed on January 9, 1979.
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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 Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church listed on the National Register?
Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church?
Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church?
The period of significance for Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Thomas Chapel C.M.E. Church?
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