Carthage United Methodist Church

Carthage United Methodist Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The Carthage United Methodist Church in 2010
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Location	609 South Main Street, Carthage, Tennessee, U.S.
Coordinates	36°15′19″N 85°57′4″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1889
Architectural style	Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.	85001487[1]
Added to NRHP	July 5, 1985

The Carthage United Methodist Church is a historic church in Carthage, Tennessee, USA.

Location

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

History

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

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

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