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St. Mark's Episcopal Church

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a historic place in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 26, 1977, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 77001135.

Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, PennsylvaniaListed July 26, 1977NRIS #77001135★ National Historic Landmark
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What is St. Mark's Episcopal Church?

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, now the Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John, is a historic Episcopal church at 21 Race Street in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1869, it is a prominent example of Gothic Revival architecture designed by that style's leading proponent, Richard Upjohn. It is one of Upjohn's last designs, and was funded by the congregation, which contained eight millionaires whose fortunes were made in the coal fields and railroad industry. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

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Listing details

Name
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
City
Jim Thorpe
County
Carbon County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
July 26, 1977
NRIS reference number
77001135
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.86289, -75.73904
When was St. Mark's Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

St. Mark's Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 26, 1977.

Where is St. Mark's Episcopal Church located?

St. Mark's Episcopal Church is located in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.86289, -75.73904. See the map above.

Is St. Mark's Episcopal Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. St. Mark's Episcopal Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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