About this property
Historic St. James AME Church is a historic church, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest predominantly African American denomination in the United States. The church is located at 222 N. Roman Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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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 82000449. It was listed on October 26, 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 St. James AME Church listed on the National Register?
St. James AME Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 1982.
What type of historic resource is St. James AME Church?
St. James AME Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. James AME Church?
The period of significance for St. James AME Church is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near St. James AME Church?
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