About this property
New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church is a historic church building near Greeneville in rural Greene County, Tennessee, United States. The New Bethel congregation formed in 1839 after 38 citizens of Greene County successfully petitioned the Knoxville Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for the organization of a new congregation. The church building was constructed in 1841 on a 4-acre (1.6 ha) tract donated by John Harmon.
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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 78002592. It was listed on October 4, 1978.
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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 New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?
New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1978.
What type of historic resource is New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church?
New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church?
The period of significance for New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1839.
Can I research the history near New Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church?
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