About this property
St. Matthew's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Champlain, Virginia, United States. It was built between 1860 and 1865, and is a one-story, one bay, gable-end-entry, rectangular brick building. It was consecrated in 1870 and served the residents for 100 years, until its conversion to a general store in 1970. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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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 03001429. It was listed on January 16, 2004.
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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 St. Matthew's Church listed on the National Register?
St. Matthew's Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2004.
What type of historic resource is St. Matthew's Church?
St. Matthew's Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. Matthew's Church?
The period of significance for St. Matthew's Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
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