Shady Grove Methodist Church and Cemetery

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Shady Grove Methodist Church and Cemetery
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Nearest city Logan, Alabama
Coordinates 34°08′29″N87°02′05″W / 34.14139°N 87.03472°W / 34.14139; -87.03472
Area8.4 acres (3.4 ha)
Built1892
ArchitectBeltz, George Conrad
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No. 02001067 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 3, 2002
Designated ARLHFebruary 25, 1999 [2]

Shady Grove Methodist Church and Cemetery is a historic church in Logan, Alabama. Built in 1892, it was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1999 and the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 "The Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. June 21, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2013. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  3. Ford, Gene A.; Linda B. Ford (April 26, 2001). "The Shady Grove Methodist Church and Cemetery". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 9, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2014.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on March 9, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2014.