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Ebenezer Methodist Church (Bells, North Carolina) is located in North Carolina
Ebenezer Methodist Church (Bells, North Carolina)
Location in North Carolina
Ebenezer Methodist Church (Bells, North Carolina) is located in the United States
Ebenezer Methodist Church (Bells, North Carolina)
Location in the United States
Location SR 1008, near Bells, North Carolina
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1890
Architectural style Gothic Revival
MPS Chatham County MRA
NRHP reference No. 85001450
Added to NRHP July 05, 1985

Ebenezer Methodist Church is a historic church building found near Bells in Chatham County, North Carolina. It sits on the west side of SR 1008. This special building has a long history and a unique architectural style.

A Look at Ebenezer Methodist Church

Ebenezer Methodist Church was built around the year 1890. It is a single-story building made of wood. The church has a steeply sloped metal roof and siding that looks like overlapping boards.

What Makes Its Design Special?

The church shows off a style called Gothic Revival. This means it has features that remind us of older, grander churches. For example, it has a tower with arched doorways that look like pointed Gothic arches. The windows, doors, and even the wood inside the church are still the original ones from when it was built.

A Long History of Faith

The Methodist group that built this church was formed much earlier, in 1827. So, while the building itself is from 1890, the community of people who worshipped there has a history going back even further.

Why is it a Historic Place?

Because of its unique architecture and long history, Ebenezer Methodist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means it's recognized as an important historical site that should be preserved.

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