(KAIR)--A historic Atchison church now holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

Documents received by the City of Atchison show the Kansas Historical Society has confirmed that First Presbyterian Church, located at 302 North 5th Street, was officially listed in the National Register on April 13th.

The designation recognizes the church as a site of historic significance, adding it to the list of protected landmarks in Atchison.