About this property
Mount Zion Baptist Church is a historic church on Opequon Lane in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Built during 1836–38, 35 by 40 square feet (3.3 m2 × 3.7 m2) in plan, with stonework "unequalled" in Berkeley County. As of 1980 the church was in use only about once yearly.
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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 80004422. It was listed on December 10, 1980.
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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 Mount Zion Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
Mount Zion Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Mount Zion Baptist Church?
Mount Zion Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mount Zion Baptist Church?
The period of significance for Mount Zion Baptist Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1836.
Can I research the history near Mount Zion Baptist Church?
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