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Glossary: site, historic

A location or building judged by the Jurisdictional or Annual Conference presiding over it to be of historical significance for its connection with events or personalities involved in the development of United Methodism. The General Commission on Archives and History maintains a register of all historic sites.

Source: A Dictionary for United Methodists, Alan K. Waltz, Copyright 1991, Abingdon Press. Used by Permission.

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