Snow Creek Methodist Church and Burying Ground
Why it's listed
Snow Creek Methodist Church and its burying ground sit near the top of a hill south of SR 1904 in northern Iredell County. The present frame church, completed in 1885, is a simple late Greek Revival building with a steep gable roof, wide eave returns and large 9/9 sash windows. A mid-twentieth century vestibule and an education building were added later, while the interior remains largely unaltered. The cemetery dates to 1780 and holds twenty-two Revolutionary War soldiers, as well as gravestones carved by local artisans and wrought-iron gates of notable design. A Methodist society was organized in the area in 1801, and a meeting house was built on land deeded in 1806. It became the most prominent Methodist church in the county before the Civil War, serving black and white members and hosting the main camp meeting in north Iredell. The congregation still worships there.
Significance in brief: The nomination ties the congregation, organized in 1801, to the Great Revival that swept Iredell County, and calls the church a well-preserved late Greek Revival country church. The burying ground has carved gravestones and wrought-iron gates that the form ranks among the finest in the county.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80002854, listed November 24, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Off SR 1904, Harmony |
|---|---|
| County | Iredell County |
| Listed | November 24, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80002854 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1885 |
| Architectural style | Late Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Art, Architecture, Religion |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in active use by a small congregation; church and cemetery are described as well maintained and in excellent condition. |
| Acreage | 11.8 |
| Coordinates | 35.91050, -80.91972 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80002854.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7548212
- This listing as JSON
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