About this property
Alberts Chapel is an unusual octagonal Methodist church located near the settlement of Sand Ridge, West Virginia, United States. Built in the Carpenter Gothic-style, the simple, sparingly ornamented church rises to an octagonal cupola, with lancet windows and board-and-batten siding. The chapel was built in 1903 under the direction of Albert Poling by his uncle Charles Poling with materials provided by his brothers Asbury and Wesley.
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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 82004315. It was listed on April 14, 1982.
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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 Alberts Chapel listed on the National Register?
Alberts Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Alberts Chapel?
Alberts Chapel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alberts Chapel?
The period of significance for Alberts Chapel is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Alberts Chapel?
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