St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Hicksville, Ohio) facts for kids
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Location | High St., Hicksville, Ohio |
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Area | 0 acres (0 ha) |
Built | 1873 |
Architect | Joseph C. Talbot; builder: Alfred Peck Edgerton |
Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
NRHP reference No. | 76001414 |
Added to NRHP | June 07, 1976 |
St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an old and special church building in Hicksville, Ohio, United States. It's an Episcopal church, which is a type of Christian church. You can find it on High Street.
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About St. Paul's Church
This church was built in 1873. It was designed in a style called Carpenter Gothic. This style uses wood to look like grand stone churches. The designs for the church came from Joseph C. Talbot. He was a bishop, which is a high-ranking leader in the Episcopal Church.
Who Built the Church?
The church was built by Alfred Peck Edgerton. He was important to Hicksville because he helped develop the town. Mr. Edgerton was also a former United States Congressman from Ohio. This means he used to be a representative for Ohio in the U.S. government.
Church Style Details
The church has some cool features typical of the Carpenter Gothic style. It has a very steep, sloped roof. The outside walls are covered with something called board and batten siding. This is a type of wood siding with wide boards and narrow strips (battens) covering the gaps.
You can also see a round window called a rosette window. The main entrance has a special shape, like a pointed arch. Even though it doesn't have all the usual pointed windows (called lancet windows), it still looks very much like a Carpenter Gothic building.
History of the Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church was officially dedicated on October 17, 1875. Even though it's not an active church anymore, the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio still owns the building.
Saving the Church
The Hicksville Historical Society now takes care of the church. In 1976, they saved it because it was in bad shape. Thanks to them, the building is kept in good condition.
Special Recognition
The church is still used sometimes for weddings and other events. On June 7, 1976, St. Paul's Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical building in the United States.