Elton United Methodist Church
National Register of Historic Places

Elton United Methodist Church

Elton, Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana
Listed
September 29, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001174

About this property

The Elton United Methodist Church is a historic church located at 803 2nd Street in Elton in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. Built in 1911, it is a wood frame Gothic Revival-style church, and is a rare example of that in the parish. It has a bell tower at its entrance. Its windows have muntins making simple patterns. Despite a largish addition to the rear in the 1950s or 1960s that detracts somewhat from the architectural character of the building, the church overall integrity remains intact. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1994.

Location

803 2nd St.
Elton, Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana
30.47900, -92.69196

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Elton United Methodist Church listed on the National Register?

Elton United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Elton United Methodist Church?

Elton United Methodist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Elton United Methodist Church?

The period of significance for Elton United Methodist Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.

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