About this property
Keachi Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church on Louisiana Highway 172 in Keachi in Desoto Parish, Louisiana. The building was constructed in about 1880 in a transitional architectural style, between late Greek Revival and the Gothic Revival. It has auditorium-style seats which appear to have been salvaged from the former Keachi Female College, across the roadway.
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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 88002039. It was listed on October 19, 1988.
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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 Keachi Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Keachi Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Keachi Baptist Church?
Keachi Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Keachi Baptist Church?
The period of significance for Keachi Baptist Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Keachi Baptist Church?
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