About this property
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, also known as Confederate Memorial Chapel and as the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, is a Gothic Revival style Christian church in Port Gibson, Mississippi. It was opened in 1868 as a Roman Catholic parish church but was closed for worship in 1937 due to the decline of the town. In 1983, it was moved and restored as a non-denominational chapel.
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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 73002241. It was listed on November 23, 1987.
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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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church listed on the National Register?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church?
The period of significance for Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
Can I research the history near Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church?
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