St. James Episcopal Church - Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 42° 00.142 W 071° 30.580
19T E 292155 N 4653086
Historic Episcopal Church in Woonsocket
Waymark Code: WM4ZH9
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2008
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St. James Episcopal Church was organized in 1832 and was an integral part of
the Bernon Mill Village. Prior to the church building being constructed in 1833
services were head in homes.
As an interesting sidebar during the
Dorr
Rebellion in 1842 soldiers were quartered at the church.
Today, St. James Church is the oldest Protestant church in Woonsocket that
remains in its original location. Significant renovations were made to the
church in 1856 when the exterior was remodeled in the Romanesque style and
towers were added to lengthen the structure. The church was remodeled to its
current appearance in the 1930's on the church's one hundred-year anniversary.
Over the years many prominent citizens of Woonsocket have been members of St.
James. The church continues to be an active parish in the Episcopal
Diocese of Rhode Island.