Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church and Cemetery

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

[unknown]

Street Address:

24 Meeting Lane

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Site Number:

1239

Control Number:

U/55/1239

Tax Number:

074-00-25

Date Surveyed:

November 13 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1880

Historic Use:

Religion

Current Use:

Religion

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Architect or Builder:

Architect - E.C. Jones, Memphis. Builder - F.J. Hay, Camden.

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Weatherboard

Foundation Materials:

Stone Piers

Roof Shape:

gable, end to front

Roof Materials:

composition shingle

National Register Determination:

contributes to listed district;

Signficant Architectural Features:

Belfry with bell on ridgeline has pyradmidal roof. Two front doors. Patterned exterior woodwork with horizontal and diagonal boards. Shuttered windows have pointed arch - double hung. Cemetery on the right side.

Historical Information:

Congregation founded in 1851 with 36 white charter members and 10 slaves. 1st pastor - Rev. John G. Richards.

Source of Historical Information:

"History and Homes of Liberty Hill" Louise Johnston

Quadrangle Name:

Liberty Hill

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