About this property
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located at 820 Clay Street in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1887 and was a two-story, stucco building in a vernacular interpretation of the Gothic Revival style. It was one of three black churches in Parkersburg and was the oldest black church building in west-central West Virginia.
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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 82001767. It was listed on October 7, 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 Bethel AME Church listed on the National Register?
Bethel AME Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Bethel AME Church?
Bethel AME Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethel AME Church?
The period of significance for Bethel AME Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.
Can I research the history near Bethel AME Church?
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