St. Stephen's Episcopal Church - Olean, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Nature Noggins
N 42° 04.619 W 078° 25.664
17T E 712779 N 4661525
A historic Church in Olean, NY
Waymark Code: WM390H
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 5

St. Stephen's is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church construction was started in 1889 and finished in 1890. The first record of an Episcopal presence in Olean dates back to 1829 with a 'Church" consisting of 5 members. By the next year efforts to build an actual church were started. St. Stephen's was formed that year. In 1839 a church building was finally funded and constructed to house the congregation.

The new church was started in 1888 and completed in 1890, consecrated on June 17th of that year. The church is still in use today.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/17/1890

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM

Street address of Church:
109 South Barry St
Olean, NY USA
14760


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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