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Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church

Coordinates: 36°48′9″N 81°40′56″W / 36.80250°N 81.68222°W / 36.80250; -81.68222
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Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church
Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church is located in Virginia
Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church
Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church is located in the United States
Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church
Location501 Old Stage Rd., Chilhowie, Virginia
Coordinates36°48′9″N 81°40′56″W / 36.80250°N 81.68222°W / 36.80250; -81.68222
Arealess than one acre
Built1893 (1893)-1894
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.91000830[1]
VLR No.189-0015
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 3, 1991
Designated VLRApril 17, 1991[2]

Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as Chilhowie United Methodist Church, is a historic Methodist Episcopal church located at Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1893–1894, and is a cruciform plan, golden brown brick, Late Gothic Revival-style church. It has a gable roof and a central front projecting bell tower. The church features lancet windows, a stained glass rose window, and a vaulted ceiling.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Nell W. Greever (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Chilhowie Methodist Episcopal Church" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo