About this property
Friends Church is a historic church at 314 W. Broadway in Maryville, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It was built in 1871 as a meetinghouse for the local congregation of the Society of Friends (Quakers). The Quakers were an important group in Maryville in the 19th century that played a major role in building the community's early schools, including the Freedman's Institute and Maryville Normal School.
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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 89000879. It was listed on July 24, 1989.
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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 Friends Church listed on the National Register?
Friends Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 24, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Friends Church?
Friends Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Friends Church?
The period of significance for Friends Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
Can I research the history near Friends Church?
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