Carthage United Methodist Church

Carthage United Methodist Church
The Carthage United Methodist Church in 2010
Location 609 South Main Street, Carthage, Tennessee, U.S.
Coordinates 36°15′19″N 85°57′4″W / 36.25528°N 85.95111°W / 36.25528; -85.95111Coordinates: 36°15′19″N 85°57′4″W / 36.25528°N 85.95111°W / 36.25528; -85.95111
Area less than one acre
Built 1889
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP Reference # 85001487[1]
Added to NRHP July 5, 1985

The Carthage United Methodist Church is a historic church in Carthage, Tennessee, USA.

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

  1. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 "Carthage United Methodist Church". National Park Service. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  3. "National Register of Historic Places--Nomination Form: Carthage United Methodist Church". National Park Service. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Historic Attractions". Visit Smith County, Tennessee. Retrieved September 17, 2015.


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