Stone Church (Saint John)
| St. John's Anglican Church | |
|---|---|
| St. John's Anglican Church (Stone Church) | |
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  St. John's Anglican Church Location within New Brunswick | |
| 45°16′34″N 66°03′42″W / 45.276153°N 66.061609°W | |
| Location | 87 Carleton Street, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Website | www.stonesj.org |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Dedicated | September 11, 1825 (first service) |
| Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | |
Official name | St. John's Anglican Church / Stone Church |
| Type | National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | June 22, 1989 |
| Architect(s) | John Cunningham (original) Matthew Stead (chancel) |
Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1823 |
| Completed | 1826 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Fredericton |
| Parish | St. John - Stone Church |
St. John's Anglican Church, commonly known as the Stone Church, is a historic Anglican church located at 87 Carleton Street in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Built between 1823 and 1826, it is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada and one of the oldest church buildings in Saint John.[1][2] The church was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989.
History
In 1822, a "Chapel of Ease" was chosen for construction by the Vestry of Trinity Church for the growing Anglican population along with British garrison members stationed in Saint John.[3] Construction began in 1823, using ballast stones imported from England.[4] The church was designed by architect John Cunningham and built by Lloyd Johnston.[1] The first service was held on September 11, 1825,[3] although the building was not completed until 1826.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "St. John's Anglican Church / Stone Church National Historic Site of Canada". Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ↑ "St. John's Stone Church". National Trust for Canada. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- 1 2 "St John - Stone Church". Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- 1 2 Wright, Julia (August 18, 2023). "A Saint John church was closer to collapsing than people knew. Here's how it's being saved". CBC News. Retrieved November 28, 2025.