About this property
Old Pine Church, also historically known as Mill Church, Nicholas Church, and Pine Church, is a mid-19th century church located near to Purgitsville, West Virginia, United States. It is among the earliest extant log churches in Hampshire County, along with Capon Chapel and Mount Bethel Church. The church was constructed in 1838 to serve as a nondenominational "union church".
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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 12001049. It was listed on December 12, 2012.
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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 Old Pine Church listed on the National Register?
Old Pine Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Old Pine Church?
Old Pine Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Pine Church?
The period of significance for Old Pine Church is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1838.
Can I research the history near Old Pine Church?
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