About this property
The New Salem Baptist Church is a historic African-American church located in the former coal camp of Tams, Raleigh County, West Virginia. Constructed in 1921, the church is a rare surviving example of a vernacular Gothic Revival architecture building associated with African-American coal miners and their families during the early 20th century. The church was commissioned by Black members of the Tams community and built by coal baron William P. Tams, who also founded the town as part of his…
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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 100008836. It was listed on April 12, 2023.
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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 New Salem Baptist Church listed on the National Register?
New Salem Baptist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 2023.
What type of historic resource is New Salem Baptist Church?
New Salem Baptist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for New Salem Baptist Church?
The period of significance for New Salem Baptist Church is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1921.
Can I research the history near New Salem Baptist Church?
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