About this property
The Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse is located at 39 Horning Road in, Brecknock Township, Pennsylvania. The meetinghouse and its associated cemetery are significant for their role in the Mennonite community in this area of Pennsylvania in the mid to late 19th century. The meetinghouse is significant for its Pennsylvania German-style architecture.
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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 09000384. It was listed on June 5, 2009.
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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 Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse listed on the National Register?
Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse?
Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse?
The period of significance for Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse?
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