Old St. Luke's Church, Carnegie, PA
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N 40° 23.070 W 080° 05.440
17T E 577183 N 4470831
The oldest Episcopal Church in southwestern Pennsylvania, founded after the French & Indian War by veteran Maj. William Lea on his land grant.
Waymark Code: WM11HZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2006
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This church and cemetery is located in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on the corner of Old Washington Pike and Church Street. The church was established in 1765, but the present church was built in 1852. The construction is of locally quarried stone, set as random course rubble with hand dressed gothic arches and keystones.
This church is rich in history. Services initiated during 1765 when there was a stockade at the present church location and then, in 1790, a wood framed church was constructed. The included website has all historical information relating to the church and even has a virtual tour.
Currently it is open for tours, weddings and the occasional church service. More Information can be obtained at the given website.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/17/1852
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal
Street address of Church:
330 Old Washington Pike
Carnegie, PA USA
15106
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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