Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. John's Church
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 5, 2009
1. St. John's Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John's Church. . Construction was begun in August of 1872 with the cornerstone being laid on September 4, 1872. Opening services were held on October 11, 1875. Cruciform in shape and Gothic in style, the structure is made of native blue hammered limestone complimented by red sandstone trim. The stone spire added in 1881 is highly unusual in that it is made completely of stone, reportedly one of only five such spires in the country. The interior of the church is highlighted by an exquisite oak reredos, carved by skilled European craftsmen and shown at the 1893 Columbian Exposition. A bronze panel is prominently featured in the center of the reredos. The chancel is divided from the nave by a wrought iron rood screen. There are three aisles with a vaulted ceiling which exposes decorative rafters and braces. The pews are oiled walnut and chestnut, and the wainscoting is composed of beaded walnut and chestnut planks. Handsome, stained glass windows further enhance the space. This is the third site of the church.
Construction was begun in August of 1872 with the cornerstone being laid on September 4, 1872. Opening services were held on October 11, 1875. Cruciform in shape and Gothic in style, the structure is made of native blue hammered limestone complimented by red sandstone trim. The stone spire added in 1881 is highly unusual in that it is made completely of stone, reportedly one of only five such spires in the country. The interior of the church is highlighted by an exquisite oak reredos, carved by skilled European craftsmen and shown at the 1893 Columbian Exposition. A bronze panel is prominently featured in the center of the reredos. The chancel is divided from the nave by a wrought iron rood screen. There are three aisles with a vaulted ceiling which exposes decorative rafters and braces. The pews are oiled walnut and chestnut, and the wainscoting is composed of beaded walnut and chestnut planks. Handsome, stained glass windows further enhance the space. This is the third site of the church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1864.
Location. 39° 38.55′ N, 77° 43.533′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of South Prospect Street and West Antietam Street, on the
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right when traveling south on South Prospect Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 South Prospect Street, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also notice the red sandstone trimming above the entrance.
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 5, 2009
4. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Located at the church entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 893 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
