About this property
Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church is a historic church in Greenback, Tennessee. Craigs Chapel is one of several historic African-American churches in rural Tennessee that had a black school and a cemetery located alongside the church, on the same plot of land. The church was built in 1896 and was followed by an elementary school in 1899 and the cemetery in 1903.
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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 01000256. It was listed on March 12, 2001.
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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 Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church listed on the National Register?
Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 12, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church?
Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church?
The period of significance for Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Craigs Chapel AME Zion Church?
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