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]
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| Location | Sparta, Tennessee |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1935 |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000085[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 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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edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ 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