National Register of Historic Places

Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Episcopal Church is a historic place in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87002597.

Raleigh, Wake County, North CarolinaListed December 23, 1987NRIS #87002597★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Christ Episcopal Church?

Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church on Capitol Square, is an Episcopal church at 120 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1848–53 to a design by Richard Upjohn, it is one of the first Gothic Revival churches in the American South. The church was built for a parish established in 1821; its minister is the Rev. James P. Adams. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

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Listing details

Name
Christ Episcopal Church
City
Raleigh
County
Wake County
Listed on the National Register
December 23, 1987
NRIS reference number
87002597
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.78115, -78.65971
When was Christ Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

Christ Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1987.

Where is Christ Episcopal Church located?

Christ Episcopal Church is located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina at approximately 35.78115, -78.65971. See the map above.

Is Christ Episcopal Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Christ Episcopal Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.