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Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station

Gadsden, Alabama • Etowah County

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About This Property

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The Forrest Cemetery Chapel and Comfort Station in Gadsden, Alabama, is a modest but distinctive example of early 20th-century public works architecture. Its design features brick construction and a simple, functional layout.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
9/3/1992
Other Names
Ruth Cross Memorial Chapel

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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