About this property
Antioch Baptist Church (French: Église baptiste d'Antioche) is a historic church located in Shreveport, Louisiana. On April 23, 1866, two leaders of the First Baptist Church honorably dismissed 73 black members of its church so they could begin construction of a new black, Baptist church. This church came to be known as the First Colored Baptist Church of Shreveport.
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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 82000431. It was listed on November 1, 1982.
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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 Antioch Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Antioch Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Antioch Baptist Church?
Antioch Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Antioch Baptist Church?
The period of significance for Antioch Baptist Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
Can I research the history near Antioch Baptist Church?
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