About this property
Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, historically known as the Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist Episcopal Church, now United Methodist, located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1914 and is a nearly square building on a high foundation. It features a high pitched hipped roof with platform and four story square bell tower.
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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 91001011. It was listed on August 4, 1991.
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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 Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?
Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church?
Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church?
The period of significance for Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
Can I research the history near Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church?
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