Carthage United Methodist Church

Coordinates: 36°15′19″N 85°57′4″W / 36.25528°N 85.95111°W / 36.25528; -85.95111
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Carthage United Methodist Church
The Carthage United Methodist Church in 2010
Carthage United Methodist Church is located in Tennessee
Carthage United Methodist Church
Carthage United Methodist Church is located in the United States
Carthage United Methodist Church
Location609 South Main Street, Carthage, Tennessee, U.S.
Coordinates36°15′19″N 85°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.

Location[edit]

The church is located at 609 Main Street in Carthage, a small town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States.[2][3][4]

History[edit]

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 significance[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "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. ^ a b c d "Historic Attractions". Visit Smith County, Tennessee. Retrieved September 17, 2015.