Zion Meetinghouse and School
National Register of Historic Places

Zion Meetinghouse and School

Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky
Listed
May 12, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
76000843

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. After a fire, the building was reconstructed above the roofline in 1877. About 100 feet west of the meetinghouse, a two-story brick school was built in 1864, with a later frame addition at the entrance. The school was later used by the public school system. In 1827 the Zion Baptist Church served as the "mother church" or sponsoring congregation for the nearby Columbia Baptist Church. Over time, many members of the rural Zion congregation moved to the daughter church in the town of Columbia. By 1975, the Zion church was "seldom used," with the buildings in "somewhat deteriorating condition but in an unspoiled setting." The meetinghouse and the school were added together to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky
37.05053, -85.26217

Categories

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Sources

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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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