St. John's Anglican Church / Église Anglicane St. John
Prominently sited on the parade square, this church was an important symbol of British authority and Anglican dominance for Lunenburg's early settlers, who were mainly German-speaking Protestants. From construction in 1754 through many alterations and additions, its architecture also reflected British associations, first following classical precedents and later updated to conform with Gothic Revival fashions. Today, this elegant building stands as a noteworthy example of the Carpenter Gothic style, in which features traditionally rendered in stone are interpreted in wood.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.
Location. 44° 22.693′ N, 64° 18.692′ W. Marker is in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in Lunenburg County. Marker is on the St. John's Anglican Church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Townsend Street, Lunenburg NS B0J 2C0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jessen Bell / La Cloche Jessen (here, next to this marker); The Fire / Le Feu (a few steps from this marker); 1753 Open-Air Protestant Interfaith Church Services (a few steps from this marker); St. John's Anglican Church / L'église anglicane St. John's (within shouting distance of this marker); Koch-Solomon House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Parish Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Finck-Holder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lennox Tavern (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lunenburg.
Also see . . . St. John's Anglican Church. (Submitted on January 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 157 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on January 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 9, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.