National Register of Historic Places

Salem Methodist Church

Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina
Listed
May 7, 2013
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13000247

About this property

The Salem Methodist Church is a historic church building at 1201 River Road in Cullasaja, an unincorporated community near Franklin, North Carolina. It is a single-story wood-frame structure with a prominent central bell tower with vernacular Gothic Revival styling. It was built in 1875 for a Methodist congregation. It was the third church built in the site, and is the second-oldest church building in Macon County. It served as a Methodist church until 1972, and was adapted for use as a community hall in 1976. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Location

1201 River Rd.
Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina
35.14886, -83.30732

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Salem Methodist Church listed on the National Register?

Salem Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Salem Methodist Church?

Salem Methodist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Salem Methodist Church?

The period of significance for Salem Methodist Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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