Community Building (Sparta, Tennessee)

The Community Building, also known as the War Memorial Building and the American Legion Building, is a historic building in Sparta, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1935.[2] It includes a plaque to the memory of veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.[2]

Community Building
Community Building (Sparta, Tennessee) is located in Tennessee
Community Building (Sparta, Tennessee)
Community Building (Sparta, Tennessee) is located in the United States
Community Building (Sparta, Tennessee)
LocationSparta, Tennessee
Arealess than one acre
Built1935
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.02000085[1]
Added to NRHPMay 20, 2002

The building was designed in the Classical Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 20, 2002.[1]

The words "American Legion" run across the top of the front facade. The local American Legion post participated in the construction, and later (in 1946) purchased the building.[2]

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d Holly Barnett; Ted Karpynec (July 24, 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Community Building". National Park Service. Retrieved May 20, 2018. With accompanying 21 photos from 2001