About this property
Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery is a historic Episcopal church on Louisiana Highway 1 between Courthouse Street and Louisiana Highway 1008 in Napoleonville, Louisiana. It was designed by New York City architect Frank Wills in a Gothic Revival style as if it were an English village church, but with adaptations for Louisiana materials. It was built in 1853 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
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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 77000666. It was listed on May 1, 1977.
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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 Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery?
Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery?
The period of significance for Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1008.
Can I research the history near Christ Episcopal Church and Cemetery?
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