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Waldensian Presbyterian Church 
Summary
Waldensian Presbyterian Church is a historic Waldensian church at 104 East Main Street in Valdese, Burke County, North Carolina.
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| Location | 109 E. Main St., Valdese, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 35°44′34″N 81°33′45″W / 35.74278°N 81.56250°W |
| Area | 2.3 acres (0.93 ha) |
| Built | 1896 |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 84000116[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 25, 1984 |
History edit
In 1893, twenty-nine Waldenses from the Cottian Alps of Italy arrived in Burke County, North Carolina, to pave the way for several hundred other Waldensian immigrants. In 1897, the Waldensians began to construct a Romanesque-style church that would resemble those they left in Italy and France. The building was officially completed in 1899.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1] The congregation is a component of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Dana E. Mintzer (May 1984). "Waldensian Presbyterian Church" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
External links edit
- Official Website