About this property
The Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District , in Natchez, Mississippi, is a 9.2-acre (3.7 ha) historic district that was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1995. Its most significant building is the Holy Family Church, the first African-American Catholic church in the state, dedicated in 1894 and staffed by the Josephites. It is Natchez's best piece of Gothic Revival architecture. The district as a whole is significant for its architecture and for its African-American historical associations. The listing included 49 contributing buildings and one other contributing site.
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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 95000855. It was listed on July 13, 1995.
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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 Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District listed on the National Register?
Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District?
Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District?
The period of significance for Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District?
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