About this property
Trinity United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee. The congregation was founded in 1824-5 as the Methodist Episcopal Church of Athens. Its first meeting house was a structure of hewn logs built by slaves.
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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 09000537. It was listed on July 6, 2009.
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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 Trinity United Methodist Church listed on the National Register?
Trinity United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 6, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Trinity United Methodist Church?
Trinity United Methodist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Trinity United Methodist Church?
The period of significance for Trinity United Methodist Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1824.
Can I research the history near Trinity United Methodist Church?
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