National Register of Historic Places

Trinity Lutheran Church

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina
Listed
March 23, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000997

About this property

Trinity Lutheran Church, previously known as St. John's Episcopal Church, is a historic church at 702 N. Main Street in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The Greek Revival-style church building was constructed in 1846 for the parish of St. John's Episcopal Church and remained an Episcopal church until 1936, when it was purchased by the Lutheran Synod and became Trinity Lutheran Church. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The building suffered a damaging fire in 2011 and is currently closed.

Location

702 N. Main St.
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina
35.37262, -81.95511

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Carrier Houses
Industrial
0.2 mi
Main Street Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Rutherford County Courthouse
Industrial
0.4 mi
Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School
Industrial
0.7 mi
St. Luke's Chapel
Industrial
1 mi

Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid — Rutherfordton NC
1865Civil War
0.2 mi

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When was Trinity Lutheran Church listed on the National Register?

Trinity Lutheran Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Trinity Lutheran Church?

Trinity Lutheran Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Trinity Lutheran Church?

The period of significance for Trinity Lutheran Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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