Historic Name Church of the Immaculate Conception & the Michael Ferrall Family Cemetery
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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) lilllll"'l:::IIrlhTlI't:lInt of the Interior This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. historic name Church of the Immaculate Conception & the Michael Ferrall Family Cemetery other names/site number __________________________________ street & number 145 South King Street N/rn not for publication city or town ..:;:.;H=a=l=i=f=a=x'---________________________--..:N;..;..J.I lfJ vicinity state North Carolina code ~ county --=H=a==l==i~f::..!::a~x~ _____ code 083 zip code 27839 As the designat8d authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this 0 nomination o request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property !XI meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant o nationally 0 statewide 0 locally. (0 See continuation sheet for additional comments.) SH D 4~ Date l State of Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property 0 meets [J does not meet the National Register criteria. (0 See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officialmtle Date State or Federal agency and bureau I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Keeper Date of Action entered in the National Register. o See continuation sheet. determined eligible for the National Register o See continuation sheet. D determined not eligible for the National Register. C removed from the National Register. C other. (explain:) ______ Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Michael Ferrall Family Cemetery Halifax County, North Carolina Name of Property County and State Number within B;Ji1l"F\II"I\,Ori'H (Check as many boxes as apply) (Do not include previously listed resources count.) Q private g building(s) Contributing Noncontributing public-local o o district _----.:1::...-_____________ buildings o public-State o site o public-Federal o structure __...J..- _______________ sites o object --2.£:--------------- structures ___________31..- _____ objects _--=4±--______--...J.3 ______ Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources previously listed (Enter liN/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register -0- Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RELIGION/religious facility RELIGION/religious facility FUNERARY/cemetery FUNERARY/cemete,..y Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Gothie Revival foundation __---LJBu..r....lj..l..c,;"rk~ ____________ walls ____--I!WuO,LJO...l..ld...!....- _____________ Stl1CCO roof _____~A~s~p.Llh~a~l~t------------ other ____~C~a~sLt~~jr~o.Lln ____________ Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See continuation sheet Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Michael Ferral] Fami]y Cemetery Halifax County, North Carolina Name of Property County and State HeQls,ter Criteria 'Areas of Significance "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) National Register listing.) Architecture ~ A Property is associated with events that have made Social History a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Other· fl1nerary art o B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. ~xC Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1859- 194~7~ ___________________________ C D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield. ] 889 information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Significant Dates (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) ] 859 Property is: 1889 ~A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person [J B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) N/A I C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation xSf D a cemetery. N/A == E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. C F a commemorative property. C G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Architect/Builder within the past 50 years. Durang, Edwin Forrest--architect Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See continuation sheet Bibilography (Cite the books. articles. and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CiJ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested [J Other State agency := previously listed in the National Register ~ Federal agency == previously determined eligible by the National [J Local government Register G University o designated a National Historic Landmark o Other == recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: #_---------- c= recorded by Historic American Engineering Divis ion of ~'\rchi ves and Hi 5 Lory Record # _________ Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Michael Ferrall Family Cemetery Halifax COlmtv , North Carolina County and State J 0.74 acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 12161713· 8101 4 0 eBb g p I 1 Easting Northing Easting Northing I I 1 I 1 1 1 1 G See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Justificatio n (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) name/title __---'D~a==-vv..:!..-.,;-""""d'-----"-F_'=o'_'=a"""'r'_"d"'__'H..o..;o:::..o::<..d=_ _____________________________ organization _________________________ date _----.:2=-7:...-J=-a=..;n=u.=..a.=..r=-Y"--=1=-9 =-9=-7 ____ street & number Isinglass, 6907 Old Shelby Road telephone 704/462-4331 city or town __J..V...\da ...... l.....,o"-- ________________ state _--=N..:..,;C:::..-___ zip code 23168 Continuation Si1eets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Chec:< with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) name The ~ost Reverend F. Joseoh Gossman Bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh street & number The Catholic Center telephone 919/821-970; 715 Nazareth Street city or town ____R=a:.,=:l:...:e"-'i=.Jg;;;>.h= _______________ _ state _-'-~.:...::C~ ___ zip code 77606-2187 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being coilected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing. to list properties. and to amend existing iistings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act. as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions. gathering and maintaining data. and completing and reviewing the form. Direc! comments regaraing ,his burcen estimate or any aspect ot thiS form to the Chler. Aaministrative Services DiviSion. National ParK Ser/lce. P.O. Box 37127. Washington. DC 20013-7127; and the OHic8 ot Management and Budget. Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018). Washington. DC 20503. NPS Form 10-900-a OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Michael Ferrall Family Cemetery Halifax County, North Carolina 7. Description The Gothic Revival-style Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Michael Ferrall Family Cemetery occupy an irregular hexagonal-shaped grass-covered lot at 145 S. King Street in Halifax, a small town with a rich colonial history that is also the seat of Halifax County. The church and cemetery are on the east side of S. King Street, about three blocks south of the early-twentieth century Halifax County Court House and the Historic Halifax State Historic Site. The Church of the Immaculate Conception faces west on S. King Street which is lined with nineteenth and early twentieth century houses and churches. The church stands virtually opposite the Halifax United Methodist Church, a brick building erected in 1948 on the west