St. John's Episcopal Church (Lafayette, Indiana)

St. John's Episcopal Church
Front and side of the church
Location: 315 N. 6th St., Lafayette, Indiana
Area: less than one acre
Built: 1857
Architect: William Tinsley
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 78000055[1]
Added to NRHP: September 20, 1978

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.[2] The first building dedicated on 30 Dec 1838 on Missouri St. A new building 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.[2]

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