About this property
First United Presbyterian Church is a historic African-American church at 321 N. Jackson Street in Athens, Tennessee. The church was established in 1889 or 1890 as a mission church, led by minister Jacob L. Cook. Cook, a native of Athens and the son of former slaves, had attended Fisk University as a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, then went on to graduate from Knoxville College.
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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 08000701. It was listed on July 23, 2008.
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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 Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?
First United Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 2008.
What type of historic resource is First United Presbyterian Church?
First United Presbyterian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First United Presbyterian Church?
The period of significance for First United Presbyterian Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near First United Presbyterian Church?
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