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Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Rock Spring United Methodist Church and Cemetery

Street Address:

2695 Kirkland Cemetery Rd

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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

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