Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church
About this property
Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church is a historic Primitive Baptist church located on the north side NC 1001, 0.1 miles north of the junction with NC 1106 in Bear Grass, Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1877, and is a front-gable, two-bay frame building. The building measures 42 feet, 2 3/4 inches, wide and 64 feet, 4 1/2 inches deep. It rests on a brick pier foundation and it is believed that parts of the earlier building are incorporated into the current edifice. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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 05000352. It was listed on April 27, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church?
Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church?
The period of significance for Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1001.
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