St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Hillsborough, North Carolina
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
N 36° 04.584 W 079° 05.730
17S E 671492 N 3994101
This Old Church is St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in historic Hillsborough. The brick sanctuary was built in 1826 and is still in use today.
Waymark Code: WMEXY
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The Episcopal General Assembly of Colonial North Carolina originally constituted St. Matthew's Parish in 1752 as the established church in the County of Orange. The parish was reorganized in 1824 and the present building was consecrated on May 21, 1826. St. Matthew's has continued as the Episcopal parish in Hillsborough and northern Orange County from that time to the present.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 05/21/1836

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

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

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Street address of Church:
210 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, NC USA
27278

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

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

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

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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