Mount Zion Memorial Church facts for kids
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Mt. Zion Memorial Church
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 Location in Maryland
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| Location | 29071 Polks Road Princess Anne, Maryland |
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| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Architect | Price, Benjamin D. |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 07001116 |
| Added to NRHP | November 1, 2007 |
Mt. Zion Memorial Church is a very old and important church located in Princess Anne, Maryland. It's also known by other names like Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal Church or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. This church was built a long time ago, in 1887, and then updated in 1916. It has a special design with a tall, three-story tower at its entrance. This tower even has an open belfry, which is where bells would be. For many years, this church was a central place for the African-American community living along Polks Road in northern Somerset County.
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A Look at Mt. Zion Memorial Church
Mt. Zion Memorial Church is a single-story building. It's shaped like a "T" and made of wood. The way it's designed is a bit unusual, or "asymmetrical." This means one side isn't exactly the same as the other.
Who Designed the Church?
The special design of Mt. Zion Memorial Church is thought to be by an architect named Benjamin D. Price. He was known for selling church plans through catalogs. This means people could order designs for their churches, much like you might order something from a catalog today!
Why Is This Church Important?
Mt. Zion Memorial Church is considered a very important historical building. Because of its history and unique design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The National Register of Historic Places is a list of places in the United States that are important to American history and should be protected.
External Links
- Mt. Zion Memorial Church, Somerset County at Maryland Historical Trust
