First Congregational Church (Mount Pleasant, North Carolina) facts for kids
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| Location | Corner of Wade and C Sts., Mount Pleasant, North Carolina |
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built | 1918–1921 |
| Architect | Robert Franklin Lynn, Calvin Bost |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 86000030 |
| Added to NRHP | January 9, 1986 |
The First Congregational Church is an important old church located in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina. It is in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. This church was built a long time ago, between 1918 and 1921.
The building has a main part with a sloped roof. It also has a tall tower with two sections. There is a smaller room with a gabled roof, often called the "serving room." Two concrete parts were added later. The church is covered in stone and built in a special old style called Gothic Revival. This church was very important to the African-American community in Mount Pleasant.
A Special Place in History
The First Congregational Church is recognized as a historic building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 1986. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States. Being on this list helps protect the church so it can be enjoyed for many years to come.
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The First Congregational Church building.
