St Stephen's Anglican Church - Portland, Vic, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 38° 20.921 E 141° 36.194
54H E 552710 N 5755324
A bluestone Anglican church
Waymark Code: WMYK1H
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 06/23/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 2

The first Anglican services were held in Portland in 1834. Construction of St Stephen’s Church was begun in 1855 to the design of George M. Mathewson and built in bluestone in Early English Gothic style and was opened in 1856. The building is the oldest Anglican Church in Victoria, but was never completed to the original designs ,
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 03/24/1855

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

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

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: 9:30 AM

Street address of Church:
Percy St
Portland, Vic Australia
3305


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

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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