Carthage United Methodist Church

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Carthage United Methodist Church
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The Carthage United Methodist Church in 2010
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Location609 South Main Street, Carthage, Tennessee, U.S.
Coordinates 36°15′19″N85°57′4″W / 36.25528°N 85.95111°W / 36.25528; -85.95111 Coordinates: 36°15′19″N85°57′4″W / 36.25528°N 85.95111°W / 36.25528; -85.95111
Arealess than one acre
Built1889
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No. 85001487 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 5, 1985

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

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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]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  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.