Fernley Community Church
National Register of Historic Places

Fernley Community Church

Fernley, Lyon County, Nevada
Listed
May 15, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000414

About this property

Fernley Community Church is a historic church at 80 S. Center Street in Fernley, Nevada. It was built in 1932 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. It is a one-story church with a rear ell, with " no real elements of an architectural style". It was deemed significant as the "building played a central role in the social life of the small rural town of Fernley, Nevada during the mid-20th century. It was the venue for many of the activities that defined community life in Fernley during the 1930s and 1940s, and particularly was the site associated with the charitable efforts of the Fernley Ladies Aid Society."

Location

80 S. Center St.
Fernley, Lyon County, Nevada
39.60662, -119.25250

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Fernley Community Church listed on the National Register?

Fernley Community Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Fernley Community Church?

Fernley Community Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fernley Community Church?

The period of significance for Fernley Community Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1932.

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