About this property
Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery is a historic church and cemetery in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. The church was built by members of the Reformed and Lutheran churches in 1806. It was used by both congregations until 1843, and then by the Reformed congregation until 1853. The first burial in the cemetery was in 1806, while the church was being constructed. Workers who were roofing the church placed a child named Whetstone in an unmarked grave.
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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 04001482. It was listed on January 12, 2005.
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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 Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery?
Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery?
The period of significance for Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1806.
Can I research the history near Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery?
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