About this property
Calvary Episcopal Church, located at 102 North Second Street at Adams Avenue, in Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States, is an historic Episcopal church, founded August 6, 1832 by the Rev. Thomas Wright. The nave (consecrated May 12, 1844) is the oldest public building in continuous use in the city of Memphis and was designed by Calvary's second Rector, The Rev.
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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 82004039. It was listed on April 26, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Calvary Episcopal Church and Parish House listed on the National Register?
Calvary Episcopal Church and Parish House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Calvary Episcopal Church and Parish House?
Calvary Episcopal Church and Parish House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Calvary Episcopal Church and Parish House?
The period of significance for Calvary Episcopal Church and Parish House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1832.
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