Church of Our Saviour (Iuka, Mississippi) explained

Church of Our Savior
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Eastport Street, Iuka, Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Coordinates:34.8119°N -88.1897°W
Built:1873
Architect:James B. Cook
Architecture:Carpenter Gothic
Added:1992
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:91000929

The Church of Our Saviour is an historic Carpenter Gothic style Episcopal Church located on Eastport Street between Main and Fulton streets in Iuka, Mississippi Designed by architect James B. Cook, it was built in 1873. Its board and batten siding, steep roofs and lancet windows are typical of Carpenter Gothic churches. In order to prevent its removal, local citizens bought it from the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi in 1985.[1]

It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 and was restored in 1992. It is a venue for weddings and other events.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of Our Saviour Iuka Historical Marker. Mississippi State Department of Archives & History.