First Presbyterian Church of Hope Added to National Register of Historic Places
The National Park Service has announced The First Presbyterian Church of Hope at 701 South Main has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places as of January 12th. It was nominated for its architectural and local significance.
It was designed by A. N. McAninch of Little Rock, a noted architect
who also designed the 1939 Courthouse in Hope as well as other
important structures in the state.
It was designed by A. N. McAninch of Little Rock, a noted architect
who also designed the 1939 Courthouse in Hope as well as other
important structures in the state.
The church was completed in early 1954.
The manse, completed in 1951 by a local contractor who was a church
member, is considered as a “non-contributing” feature of the church.
The church is also connected with historic figures in our state, nationally and
internationally, such Thomas Franklin “Frank” McLarty II, Thomas
Franklin “Mac” McLarty III, James H. Pilkinton, Rev. John Barr and
Vincent Foster Jr. as well as other prominent professionals in the
Hope community.
The manse, completed in 1951 by a local contractor who was a church
member, is considered as a “non-contributing” feature of the church.
The church is also connected with historic figures in our state, nationally and
internationally, such Thomas Franklin “Frank” McLarty II, Thomas
Franklin “Mac” McLarty III, James H. Pilkinton, Rev. John Barr and
Vincent Foster Jr. as well as other prominent professionals in the
Hope community.