Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ
National Register of Historic Places

Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
May 14, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84003507

About this property

Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ is a historic church at 3 Lindsley Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. It was built in 1894 and added to the National Register in 1984. It is across the road from the Nashville Children's Theatre. The Church was founded by David Lipscomb. Dr. Ira North was formerly a minister and eventually moved to the Madison Church of Christ. Laws Rushing II was minister for nearly a decade. Gene Wright is the current minister of the Church. The congregation celebrates a homecoming service on the second Sunday of October every year.

Location

3 Lindsley Ave.
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.15231, -86.76855

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ listed on the National Register?

Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ?

Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ?

The period of significance for Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.

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