Arcola Presbyterian Church facts for kids
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Arcola Presbyterian Church
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 Location in Louisiana
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| Location | Church St. |
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| Nearest city | Arcola, Louisiana |
| Built | 1859 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000462 |
| Added to NRHP | October 22, 1982 |
The Arcola Presbyterian Church is a very old and special church located in Arcola, Louisiana, United States. It was built a long time ago, in 1859. The church has a unique style called Greek Revival, which makes it look a bit like ancient Greek temples!
A Look Back in Time
The church building was finished in 1859. The land for the church was set aside by John Corkern and John Leonard. They wanted a place to promote "Christianity, morality and education." At first, it was planned to be under the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
By 1861, the church started practicing as a Presbyterian church. Then, in 1897, it officially became a Presbyterian church. On June 3, 1964, the church property was given directly to the people who attended the church.
A Historic Landmark
The Arcola Presbyterian Church is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's recognized as a significant historical place in the United States.
See also
- Loranger Methodist Church: also NRHP-listedin in Tangipahoa Parish
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
