About this property
First United Methodist Church of Columbia, also called Columbia First United Methodist Church, is a historic church at 222 W. 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, United States. The congregation was officially formed in 1820 as the First Methodist Society, with 7 congregants. Its first church building was a frame church on South Main Street, completed in the fall of 1821 under the supervision of church member Nathan Vaught, who was a master builder.
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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 84003628. It was listed on August 29, 1984.
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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 First United Methodist Church of Columbia listed on the National Register?
First United Methodist Church of Columbia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1984.
What type of historic resource is First United Methodist Church of Columbia?
First United Methodist Church of Columbia is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First United Methodist Church of Columbia?
The period of significance for First United Methodist Church of Columbia is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1820.
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