About this property
The Asbury United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church on NH 63 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. It has been termed the "mother church of Methodism in New Hampshire", and is home to the state's oldest continuously running Methodist congregation, organized in 1795. The building, constructed in 1844, is a prominent local example of Greek Revival architecture, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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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 83004009. It was listed on December 21, 1983.
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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 Asbury United Methodist Church listed on the National Register?
Asbury United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Asbury United Methodist Church?
Asbury United Methodist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Asbury United Methodist Church?
The period of significance for Asbury United Methodist Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1795.
Can I research the history near Asbury United Methodist Church?
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