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.
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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 94001174. It was listed on September 29, 1994.
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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 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.
Can I research the history near Elton United Methodist Church?
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