Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building - Smithland, Kentucky
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member trailhound1
N 37° 08.417 W 088° 24.401
16S E 375065 N 4111360
The Masonic Hall in Smithland, Kentucky, also known as The Second Baptist Church, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
Waymark Code: WMBZHD
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 1

This building was constructed in March 1863 for the use as a warehouse by Federal forces occupying Smithland. Specifically it was used for the Commissary Department responsible for feeding the Army. The building was also used as ahospital during the way. After the war it was used as a Masonic Hall.

This building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Street address:
140 Court Street
Smithland, KY USA
42081


County / Borough / Parish: Livingston County

Year listed: 1998

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Built/Used during the Civil War by Federal forces.

Periods of significance: 1863-1865

Historic function: Warehouse and Commissary for Union forces

Current function: Religous Structure

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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