Olivet Chapel facts for kids
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Olivet Chapel
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 Location in New York
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| Location | 201 W. Main St., Goshen, New York |
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| Area | 0.9 acres (0.36 ha) |
| Built | 1910 |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000336 |
| Added to NRHP | June 9, 2010 |
Olivet Chapel is a special historic building located in Goshen, a village in Orange County, New York. It was built around 1910. Since 1965, it has been known as St. John's African Union Methodist Protestant Church. This church is part of the A.U.M.P. group.
About Olivet Chapel
Olivet Chapel started as a mission chapel for the Presbyterian church. A mission chapel is a smaller church that helps serve a specific community. This chapel was important for the African American community in Goshen.
A Special Building
The chapel is built from strong materials. It has walls made of masonry, which means they are built with stones or bricks. The foundation, which is the base of the building, is made of bluestone. Bluestone is a type of stone often used in New York. The chapel also has a tall, sloped roof called a hipped roof.
A Place of History
Many people were part of this church over the years. One famous person connected to the church was Horace Pippin. He was a well-known American painter who lived from 1888 to 1946. Horace Pippin was a member of the church before it moved into the Olivet Chapel building.
Why It's Important
Olivet Chapel is recognized as a very important historical place. On June 9, 2010, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. Being on this list helps protect the chapel and shows its value to the community and the country.
