Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church
About this property
Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church is a historic district at 5560 Briarpatch Lake Road in the Midway community of Henry County, Tennessee. Contributing properties in the historic district include the Barrs Chapel Church building, constructed in 1953; Barrs Chapel School, built in 1906; and Barrs Chapel Church Cemetery, which dates to around 1870. The historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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 05001335. It was listed on November 25, 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 Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church listed on the National Register?
Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church?
Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church?
The period of significance for Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Barrs Chapel C.M.E. Church?
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