About this property
The Morris Memorial Building is a historic building in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It was built in the 1920s for the African-American National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and was named for longtime president Elias Camp Morris.
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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 85000046. It was listed on January 2, 1985.
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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 Morris Memorial Building listed on the National Register?
Morris Memorial Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Morris Memorial Building?
Morris Memorial Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Morris Memorial Building?
The period of significance for Morris Memorial Building is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Morris Memorial Building?
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