New Zion AME Zion Church

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New Zion AME Zion Church
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LocationJct. of Myrtle and Neely Sts., Warren, Arkansas
Coordinates 33°37′33″N92°4′5″W / 33.62583°N 92.06806°W / 33.62583; -92.06806 Coordinates: 33°37′33″N92°4′5″W / 33.62583°N 92.06806°W / 33.62583; -92.06806
Arealess than one acre
Built1927
Architectural style Greek Revival, Romanesque
NRHP reference No. 00000628 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 9, 2000

New Zion AME Zion Church is a historic African Methodist church at the junction of Myrtle and Neely Streets in Warren, Arkansas. Built in 1927, it has a vernacular styling that includes Gothic and Romanesque Revival details, included castellated towers with parapet, and an arched entryway. Its interior fixtures, including pews, chancel railing, and beadboard tray ceiling, are in original condition, but the windows have been modernized. [2]

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "NRHP nomination for New Zion AME Zion Church". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2014-01-03.