Church of St. John the Evangelist (Stockport, New York) facts for kids
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Church of St. John the Evangelist
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Church of St. John the Evangelist, January 2011
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| Location | Chittenden Rd., Stockport, New York |
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| Area | 0 acres (0 ha) |
| Built | 1846 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000827 |
| Added to NRHP | April 13, 1972 |
The Church of St. John the Evangelist was a special Episcopal church located on Chittenden Road in Stockport, New York. It was finished in August 1846. Building it cost $12,000, which was a lot of money back then! This church was the very first Episcopal church built in Columbia County, New York. It was known as "The Little Brown Church" because of its deep brown color. Sadly, the church was taken down recently.
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About the Church of St. John the Evangelist
The Church of St. John the Evangelist was a one-story building. It was made of wood and built in a style called Carpenter Gothic. This style uses wood to look like grand stone Gothic churches.
A Special Building
The church had a tower at the front with a cast iron bell inside. It had double doors for entry and beautiful stained glass windows. Inside, there was a simple entrance area. You could see the bell rope there. There was also a plaque remembering Joseph Marshall. He was the person who built the church. He was born in England and came to America in 1827.
The church had steep roofs covering the main parts. These included the organ loft, the nave (where people sat), and the sanctuary. The walls had four lovely stained glass windows on each side. Next to the church was a cemetery. About 2,200 people have been buried there since 1821.
A National Historic Site
On April 13, 1972, the Church of St. John the Evangelist became a national historic site. This means it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This honor recognized the church's beautiful design. It also celebrated its importance as an American country church. This designation showed how special the church was.
Growing Up with Stockport
The town of Stockport and the church grew together. Many people who built and supported the church owned or worked in textile mills in the area. These mills made fabric and were very important to the town's economy.
Around the church, you can find other historic buildings. Three houses nearby were built by Joseph Marshall, the church's builder. Across the street is "Maple Lawn," built in 1853. It belonged to Rensselaer Reynolds, who invented the first electric textile loom. His family also helped the church a lot. Another home, "The Grove," was built in 1888 by Robert Burns Reynolds. These homes are still standing today.
The Town of Stockport's Story
The history of Stockport, New York, is connected to a town in England. In the 1800s, a town called Stockport in Cheshire, England, faced tough economic times. These problems caused families to move. One young man, James Wild, left England in 1806. He came to New York hoping to invest in textile manufacturing. Around 1808, he settled near two creeks that flow into the Hudson River. He built up the area and named his new town Stockport, after his hometown in England.
The Church Today
The Church of St. John the Evangelist was taken down recently. The church's diocese (a church district) hired someone to remove the building.
