St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Churchyard is located in historic Hillsborough, NC. The brick church was constructed in 1826 and is still in use today. There is a large churchyard cemetery behind the church.
Waymark Code: WMEXZ
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2006
Views: 11
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. The church is still active and the old sanctuary is still in use today.
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Street address:
210 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, NC USA
27278
County / Borough / Parish: Orange County
Year listed: 1971
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Religion, Landscape Architecture
Periods of significance: 1825-1899
Historic function: Church and Cemetery
Current function: Church and Cemetery
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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