Terra Alta First United Methodist Church
About this property
The Terra Alta First United Methodist Church is a historic church located at the corner of West Virginia Route 7 and Chestnut Street in the mountain town of Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia. Prominently sited along the town's main thoroughfare, the church is one of the tallest structures in the area, rivaled only by the nearby Presbyterian Church and the First National Bank of Terra Alta.
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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 100007611. It was listed on April 15, 2022.
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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 Terra Alta First United Methodist Church listed on the National Register?
Terra Alta First United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Terra Alta First United Methodist Church?
Terra Alta First United Methodist Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Terra Alta First United Methodist Church?
The period of significance for Terra Alta First United Methodist Church is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Terra Alta First United Methodist Church?
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