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Joppa Church Open For Day-Use Only At Mammoth Cave National Park

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September 19, 2015
Joppa Church at Mammoth Cave National Park/NPS

Vandalism to the Joppa Church has forced Mammoth Cave National Park officials to make it a day-use area only/NPS

Joppa Church in Mammoth Cave National Park is now designated as a day-use area.  Vandalism to the church building in the last year has caused the park to limit its availability to the public to daylight hours only.

“Joppa Church is a valued cultural asset to the park and the surrounding community,” said Superintendent Sarah Craighead.  “Joppa Church and its cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, important as being representative of religion and funerary practices from 1900-1949.  The park is committed to their protection and preservation.”

“We are asking the public to help us keep watch on Joppa Church, and all park resources,” said Chief Ranger Lora Peppers.  “Please report suspicious activity to our law enforcement staff at 270-758-2115.”

 

 

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Submitted by Lee Dalton on September 19, 2015 - 8:36am.

A question --- were those large braces part of the original church?  I can understand what they are supposed to do, but why are they there?

(Sorry, I guess that was actually two questions.)

 


Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 19, 2015 - 11:27am.

I do believe the supports were added much, much later, Lee. Why they left them in place...perhaps it was cheaper than a more intensive rehabilitation to keep the church standing.


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