About this property
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Church in Houma, Louisiana, in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. It is noted for its historic church at 243 Barrow Street, which was built in 1892. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and later removed in 2015. The parish was chartered in 1855.
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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 89000331. It was listed on March 31, 2015.
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. Matthew's Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 2015.
What type of historic resource is St. Matthew's Episcopal Church?
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church?
The period of significance for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.
Can I research the history near St. Matthew's Episcopal Church?
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