Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green - 1703 - New Castle, DE
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bluesnote
N 39° 39.622 W 075° 33.753
18S E 451743 N 4390213
The oldest continuously operating Anglican parish in the United States.
Waymark Code: WM117Q6
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2019
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Immanuel on the Green (Episcopal) is an historic church in New Castle, Delaware, listed as a contributing property in the New Castle Historic District. The church is situated near the center of New Castle at the northeast end of the Green, or town common, making it a prominent local landmark and tourist attraction. Operating continuously since 1689, it is the oldest Anglican parish in Delaware and the oldest continuously operating Anglican/Episcopal parish in the country. The church building was constructed between 1703 and 1708 and enlarged in 1822. The interior and roof were rebuilt following a disastrous fire in 1980."
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1703
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
Immanuel Episcopal Church On The Green
Established 1689
Built 1703
Website (if available): Not listed
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