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Historic Property
Alternate Name:
Rock Spring United Methodist Church and Cemetery
Street Address:
2695 Kirkland Cemetery Rd
Site Number:
1224
Control Number:
U/55/1224
Tax Number:
146-00-18
Date Surveyed:
November 12 2001
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
1920s
Historic Use:
Religion
Current Use:
Religion
Historic Core Shape:
Rectangular
Number of Stories:
1
Construction Method:
frame
Exterior Walls Materials:
Brick Veneer
Foundation Materials:
Not Visible
Roof Shape:
gable, end to front
Roof Materials:
rolled roofing
Porch Width:
over 1 bay but less than full
Porch Shape:
pedimented gable
Signficant Architectural Features:
Rectangular stained glass windows.
Alterations:
Brick veneer added to exterior. Rear perpendicular educational wing. Side tower replaced by central steeple.
Historical Information:
Congregation established 1859 by Dunlap, Suiterland, and Dye families to serve African American religious community.
Source of Historical Information:
Program "Rock Spring United Methodist Church 142nd Anniversary"
Quadrangle Name:
White Oak Creek