National Register of Historic Places

Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery

Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina
Listed
April 4, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84001979

About this property

Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery is a historic Methodist chapel and cemetery at Church and Central Streets in Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina. Harshaw Chapel is the oldest surviving structure in Murphy, the oldest church building in Cherokee County, and the only surviving example of mid-nineteenth century brick architecture in the entire county. It is thought to be the oldest existing structure in Cherokee County. It was renovated in 2025 and is again expected to hold worship services, cultural events, and music.

Location

Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina
35.08528, -84.03346

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cherokee County Courthouse
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0.1 mi
Cooper, Robert Lafayette, House
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0.2 mi
Campbell, John C., Folk School Historic District
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5.1 mi
Cobb, John Franklin, House
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6.4 mi
Clay County Courthouse
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12.5 mi

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When was Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery?

Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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