Houck's Chapel
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About Houck's Chapel
Houck's Chapel, at 9th Ave. and 17th St. NW, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 15, 1985. It was among the first 9 of Hickory’s 24 listings, with six others the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture and religion, at the local level. It was listed as part of Hickory MRA. The listing covers 1.9 acres.
What it isHistoric church in North Carolina, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 85 MB · National Archives↗Finding Houck's Chapel
9th Ave. and 17th St. NW, Hickory
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
16 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Houck's Chapel
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Questions about Houck's Chapel
Is Houck's Chapel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 1985 (Register number 85000587).
Is Houck's Chapel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Houck's Chapel?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Houck's Chapel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 85 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 47717451 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.