New St. Mary's Church Steeple - Burlington, NJ
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On West Broad Street in Historic Burlington, New Jersey, New St. Mary's Episcopal Church, completed in 1854, cannot be mistaken.
Waymark Code: WM67E1
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2009
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In 1695, settlers of Burlington, New Jersey acquired land for a cemetery on the corner of West Broad and Wood Streets. St. Mary's Episcopal Church was built there in 1703, making it the oldest Episcopal church in New Jersey.
By the mid-1800's, the original St Mary's became too small for the congregation. The New St. Mary's Episcopal Church, completed in 1854, was designed by Richard Upjohn, in a Gothic Revival style, and is one of the the earliest cruciform structures in America. The new church was added to the National register of Historic Places on May 31, 1972, and was declared a National Historic Landmark on June 24, 1986.
The 8 hand-rung carillion bells were cast in London and set in the 160 foot steeple in 1866.
St. Mary’s churchyard is the resting place of many prominent citizens of Burlington.
Location of the Steeple:
145 West Broad St
Burlington, NJ USA
08016
Approximate Date of Construction: 01/01/1854
Website: [Web Link]
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