St. John's Episcopal Church (Lafayette, Indiana)
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St. John's Episcopal Church | |
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| Location | 315 N. 6th St., Lafayette, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 40°25′13″N 86°53′25″W / 40.42028°N 86.89028°WCoordinates: 40°25′13″N 86°53′25″W / 40.42028°N 86.89028°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1857 |
| Architect | William Tinsley |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 78000055[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 20, 1978 |
Founded by Parson Samuel R. Johnson, early services were held beginning in 1836-37 in the counting room of Thomas Benbridge. Benbridge had an accounting office.[2] The first building dedicated on 30 Dec 1838 on Missouri St. A new building was built in 1858 on the Northwest corner of Sixth and Ferry. Major repairs were completed in 1887 with the addition of a Sunday School.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 Early Churches of Tippecanoe County Indiana
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