St. John's Episcopal Church | |
Nrhp Type: | cp |
Nocat: | yes |
Location: | 315 N. 6th St., Lafayette, Indiana |
Coordinates: | 40.4203°N -86.8903°W |
Built: | 1857 |
Architect: | William Tinsley |
Architecture: | Gothic Revival |
Added: | September 20, 1978 |
Area: | less than one acre |
Refnum: | 78000055 |
St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Founded by Parson Samuel R. Johnson, early services were held beginning in 1836–37 in the counting room of Thomas Benbridge. Benbridge had an accounting office.[1] The first building dedicated on 30 Dec 1838 on Missouri St. A new Gothic Revival style church was built in 1858 on the Northwest corner of Sixth and Ferry. Major repairs were completed in 1887 with the addition of a Sunday School.[1] [2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is located in the Centennial Neighborhood District.