About this property
First Presbyterian Church of Meridian is a historic church in Meridian, Mississippi, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church was founded in 1856 by eight members including John T. Ball and Lewis A. Ragsdale, founders of the city of Meridian. The reverend at the time was William Curtis Emerson.
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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 79003391. It was listed on December 18, 1979.
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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 First Presbyterian Church of Meridian listed on the National Register?
First Presbyterian Church of Meridian was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is First Presbyterian Church of Meridian?
First Presbyterian Church of Meridian is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Presbyterian Church of Meridian?
The period of significance for First Presbyterian Church of Meridian is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near First Presbyterian Church of Meridian?
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