About this property
The Church of Our Saviour is an historic Carpenter Gothic style Episcopal Church located on Eastport Street between Main and Fulton streets in Iuka, Mississippi Designed by architect James B. Cook, it was built in 1873. Its board and batten siding, steep roofs and lancet windows are typical of Carpenter Gothic churches. In order to prevent its removal, local citizens bought it from the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi in 1985.
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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 91000929. It was listed on August 8, 1991.
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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 Church of Our Savior listed on the National Register?
Church of Our Savior was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Church of Our Savior?
Church of Our Savior is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Church of Our Savior?
The period of significance for Church of Our Savior is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1873.
Can I research the history near Church of Our Savior?
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