About this property
Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is a historic Presbyterian church located near Fancy Gap, Patrick County, Virginia. It is one of the "rock churches" founded by Bob Childress. It was built between 1919 and 1950, and is a small frame church building faced in natural quartz and quartzite stone. It features a Gothic styled hexagonal bell tower. The rock facing was added to the frame building in 1946.
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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 07000224. It was listed on March 29, 2007.
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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 Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery?
Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery?
The period of significance for Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
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