About this property
First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 410 Avenue A in Palestine, Texas. Its congregation was organized in 1849, a year after Palestine was founded. The Gothic Revival church building was built in 1887–88, and is the oldest church in Palestine continuously serving a congregation.
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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 98000695. It was listed on June 10, 1998.
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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 First Presbyterian Church listed on the National Register?
First Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1998.
What type of historic resource is First Presbyterian Church?
First Presbyterian Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Presbyterian Church?
The period of significance for First Presbyterian Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1849.
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