Carthage United Methodist Church
The Carthage United Methodist Church is a historic church in Carthage, Tennessee, USA.
Carthage United Methodist Church | |
 The Carthage United Methodist Church in 2010 | |
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| Location | 609 South Main Street, Carthage, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 36°15′19″N 85°57′4″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1889 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001487[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 5, 1985 |
Location
The church is located at 609 Main Street in Carthage, a small town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States.[2][3][4]
History
The church building was completed in 1889.[4] It was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style.[4] It was built for the Carthage United Methodist Church congregation as its fourth church building. The congregation was established in 1808.[2]
Architectural signifiance
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 5, 1985, as a significant example of Gothic Revival Church architecture in Carthage. The church includes a bell town and stained glass lancet windows.[2][4]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Carthage United Methodist Church". National Park Service. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- "National Register of Historic Places--Nomination Form: Carthage United Methodist Church". National Park Service. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- "Historic Attractions". Visit Smith County, Tennessee. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
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