About this property
The Halltown Union Colored Sunday School, also known as the Halltown Memorial Chapel, in Halltown, West Virginia, was built in 1901 in the Gothic Revival style. The stone chapel was built by and for the local African-American community on a small parcel of land donated by Daniel B. Lucas from his Rion Hall estate, next to the Halltown Colored Free School. The non-denominational Sunday School operated until 1967, although the building continued in use for weddings and funerals.
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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 84003591. It was listed on January 12, 1984.
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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 Halltown Union Colored Sunday School listed on the National Register?
Halltown Union Colored Sunday School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Halltown Union Colored Sunday School?
Halltown Union Colored Sunday School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Halltown Union Colored Sunday School?
The period of significance for Halltown Union Colored Sunday School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Halltown Union Colored Sunday School?
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