About this property
Zion Meetinghouse and School (also known as Zion Baptist Church and School) is a historic Baptist church about three miles south of Columbia, Kentucky. The congregation was formed in 1802 and a log meetinghouse was soon constructed. The current meetinghouse was built in 1837 out of locally made brick laid in Flemish bond on a stone foundation.
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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 76000843. It was listed on May 12, 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 Zion Meetinghouse and School listed on the National Register?
Zion Meetinghouse and School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Zion Meetinghouse and School?
Zion Meetinghouse and School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Zion Meetinghouse and School?
The period of significance for Zion Meetinghouse and School is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1802.
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