HISTORIC MURFREESBORO COMMISSION

ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC

Margarettsville Baptist Church 1 This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.

A sign in the churchyard gives the date of establishment as 1888. A church was erected around this time, which was destroyed in 1932 by a tornado. Strong Gothic Revival elements, such as the arched lancet windows, are present in the current building. The frame structure is essentially a front gable one with adherence to symmetry. A possible addition is the gabled element at the rear of the building. A double leaf wooden door flanked by pointed arched windows leads into the entry. Above this is an interesting roof of two sections with an opening between those two parts. A feature such as this surely has a special name, but I was unable to find it. Topping the entrance is a square tower with louvers, which is surmounted by a "Celtic cross." The flowers in the last image in this album were located on either side of the stone steps leading to the front doors. As usual I have no idea what flowers these are.

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Margarettsville Baptist Church 1 Credit: David Hoffman '41

The Historic Murfreesboro Commission is a local organization in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the town's rich history. The commission was established in 1969 and has since been responsible for maintaining and restoring many of the town's historic buildings and landmarks, such as the Murfree-Smith Law Office and the Roberts-Vaughan House.

In addition to preservation efforts, the commission also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year to educate the community about the town's history. These events include walking tours, lectures, and living history demonstrations.

The commission is made up of a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about preserving the town's history for future generations. They work closely with local government officials and community members to ensure that the town's historic sites are protected and maintained.

Overall, the Historic Murfreesboro Commission plays an important role in preserving the unique character and heritage of Roanoke Rapids, and serves as a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about the town's fascinating past.

HISTORIC MURFREESBORO COMMISSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROANOKE RAPIDS NC. US MID #8403700407

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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HISTORIC MURFREESBORO COMMISSION
521 VIRGINIA STREET
ROANOKE RAPIDS
NC
27870-2924

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MID # 8403700407
Name HISTORIC MURFREESBORO COMMISSION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 455154413
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.460242, -77.643177
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 083
US Census Tract: 930200
US Census Block: 3003