Morrisville Christian Church
Morrisville Christian Church | |
 Morrisville Christian Church, September 2013 | |
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| Location | 222 Church St., Morrisville, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 35°49′30″N 78°49′42″W / 35.82500°N 78.82833°W |
| Area | 0.29 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1872-1873 |
| MPS | Historic and Architectural Resources of Wake County, North Carolina |
| NRHP reference No. | 12000913[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 6, 2012 |
Morrisville Christian Church, also known as Morrisville Church of Christ, is a historic church located at Morrisville, Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1872–1873, and is a one-story, three-bay by four bay, vernacular front-gable church. It has a projecting front gable and prominent three-stage corner bell tower, which contains the main entrance, protected by a front-gabled portico. The church retains its original wood flooring, wall and ceiling finishes, and floor plan. The United Church of Christ sold the building to the Town of Morrisville in 1976 and it houses a community center.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 11/05/12 through 11/09/12. National Park Service. 2014-07-03.
- ^ Rebecca O. Spanbauer (October 2011). "Morrisville Christian Church" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
