About this property
Beth Salem Presbyterian Church is a historic African-American church in Athens, Tennessee. The congregation was organized in 1866 with support from [missionaries], making Beth Salem the first African American church in the three-county farming region of McMinn, Meigs, and Polk counties. At first, the congregation held its services under a brush arbor.
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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 00000728. It was listed on June 21, 2000.
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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 Beth Salem Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?
Beth Salem Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Beth Salem Presbyterian Church?
Beth Salem Presbyterian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beth Salem Presbyterian Church?
The period of significance for Beth Salem Presbyterian Church is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1866.
Can I research the history near Beth Salem Presbyterian Church?
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