About this property
The Bell Hill Meetinghouse is a historic church building located at 191 Bell Hill Road in Otisfield, Maine. The building was the work of local master builder Nathan Nutting Jr. (1804-1867), having since remained a significant example of transitional Federal-Greek Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 to ensure its preservation.
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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 03000620. It was listed on July 9, 2003.
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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 Bell Hill Meetinghouse listed on the National Register?
Bell Hill Meetinghouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Bell Hill Meetinghouse?
Bell Hill Meetinghouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bell Hill Meetinghouse?
The period of significance for Bell Hill Meetinghouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1804.
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