First Congregational Church (Mount Pleasant, North Carolina)

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First Congregational Church (Mount Pleasant, North Carolina). Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
MOUNT PLEASANT, UNITED STATES · 1918–1921
First Congregational Church

A Gothic Revival church built between 1918 and 1921 for the African-American community of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina.

At a glance

First Congregational Church stands in Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The one-story building has a side-gable nave, a two-stage tower, and a small gabled wing known as the serving room. Two concrete additions extend the original structure. Stone sheathing covers the exterior, and Gothic Revival details shape the design.

History

Construction began in 1918 and finished in 1921. The church served the African-American community of Mount Pleasant.

What you see

The church is a one-story side-gable nave with a two-stage tower. A small gabled-roof wing, called the serving room, sits to one side. Two concrete additions complete the plan. Stone sheathing covers the walls. Gothic Revival design details mark the style.

Cultural significance

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Key facts

  • Country: United States
  • Location: Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, North Carolina
  • Coordinates: 35.3992, -80.4278

Practical information & getting there

The church is located in Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

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