Grace Episcopal Church - Anniston, AL
Posted by: Thorny1
N 33° 39.429 W 085° 49.536
16S E 608890 N 3724761
The oldest church in Anniston, AL.
Waymark Code: WM431W
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2008
Views: 25
Grace Episcopal Church
Called "A poem of cedar and stone," its history is intimately related to that of Anniston. Town Founders, Daniel Tyler and Samuel Noble, inspired its conception, funded its construction and caused the Woodstock Iron Company to donate the land on which it was built. George Upjohn, Architect, and Master Stonemason, William Jewell, used native pink sandstone and Tennessee knotty cedar to emulate Solomon's Temple. The Gothic Revival edifice, the oldest church in town, was organized on April 8, 1881, built in 1882-5, and consecrated by Bishop Richard H. Wilmer on May 19, 1886. Its first service was conducted on Christmas Eve, 1885.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 05/19/1886
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church: 1000 Leighton Ave Anniston, AL USA 36207
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
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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