First Methodist Church of Clovis

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First Methodist Church of Clovis
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Location622 Main St., Clovis, New Mexico
Coordinates 34°24′15″N103°12′19″W / 34.40417°N 103.20528°W / 34.40417; -103.20528
Arealess than one acre
Built1929
ArchitectCramer, C.B.
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 87001112 [1]
NMSRCP No. 1379
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 2, 1987
Designated NMSRCPMay 15, 1987

The First Methodist Church of Clovis is a historic church building at 622 Main Street in Clovis, New Mexico.

It was built in 1929 in a Classical Revival style and was added to the National Register in 1987. [1]

Prior to 1930, it was originally known as Faith Christian Fellowship, and was constructed by church members at cost of $100,000. [2]

See also

The church was not known as Faith Christian Fellowship. Reference to correct information is found in The Clovis Book in Carver Public Library or First United Methodist Church historical documents housed in its history center.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Gregory T. Hicks (February 27, 1987). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: First Methodist Church of Clovis / The Faith Christian Fellowship". National Park Service . Retrieved October 21, 2017. With five photos from c. 1987.