Saint John's Episcopal Church - Montgomery, Alabama
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N 32° 22.799 W 086° 18.443
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St. John's Episcopal Church is the oldest Episcopal Church in Montgomery. The current church building was built in 1855.
Waymark Code: WMD10E
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2011
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St. John's Episcopal Church was organized in 1834 and built their first building by 1837. In 1855, a newer church building was built on another corner of the same block on Perry Street. This structure is the narthex and nave of the present church, while the bricks of the old church were used to build the current chancel and sanctuary in 1866. Jefferson Davis worshipped at St. John's during the time Montgomery was the capital of the Confederate States of America (CSA) in 1861. His pew is preserved and still in use. The organizational meetings of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the CSA were held here. The church has undergone several renovations and expansions. A complete history can be found at the website listed below. The church is located at the intersection of Perry Street and Madison Avenue in Montgomery, Alabama.
The church is normally open to the public when the staff is present. Generally, that would be Monday - Friday, around 9:00 to 4:00 Central Time. Obviously, visiting will not be available during special events such as funerals.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1855
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: The Episcopal Church
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 4:00 AM
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:
113 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL USA
36104
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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