About this property
the Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, also known as Bear Creek Community Church, is a historic church in an isolated rural setting in Marshall County, Tennessee, near the village of Mooresville. The Bear Creek congregation was established in 1814. Its founder, the Reverend Samuel King, was one of the founders of the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination.
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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 85000667. It was listed on March 28, 1985.
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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 Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?
Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church?
Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church?
The period of significance for Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1814.
Can I research the history near Bear Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church?
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