Newtown Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Olde Church of Saint Andrew
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
1. Olde Church of Saint Andrew Marker
The church was built of coursed ashlar stone from the Lewis Buckman Quarry that operated along the Neshaminy Creek. In 1883, a rectory was built (since razed in 2002) and in 1930 a convent was added. The modified Gothic style church with buttresses and quoins had a bell tower and parapet added to the north facade in 1910, which overlooks the cemetery.
In 2001, the Parish, along with the Friends of the Olde Church of Saint Andrew, coordinated a complete renovation that included a new Welsh slate roof, ribbon pointing of the stone work, repainting the ceiling murals and sanctuary, reinforcing the stained glass windows, and replacing the pews. Restoration and repair of the stained glass windows was completed in 2007. The
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Olde Church of Saint Andrew, circa 1906, prior to the completion of the bell tower.
Olde Church of Saint Andrew, circa 1930, showing the completed bell tower and rectory house.
Erected 2007 by Newtown Historic Association. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the Pennsylvania, Newtown Heritage Walk series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 13.536′ N, 74° 56.37′ W. Marker is in Newtown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Newtown Township. It is on South Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 S Sycamore St, Newtown PA 18940,
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
2. Olde Church of Saint Andrew Marker - wide view
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Life of Saint Andrew (here, next to this marker); Twining Farm (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friends Meeting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitehall (approx. 0.2 miles away); McMasters House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newtown Creek Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bird in Hand (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newtown.
Also see . . . Newtown Historic District - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. The Olde Church of Saint Andrew is included on the National Register of Historic Places
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
3. Olde Church of Saint Andrew
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
4. Olde Church of Saint Andrew Marker - sign near entrance
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
5. Olde Church of Saint Andrew Marker - National Register of Historic Places plaque
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
6. Nearby statue of Saint Andrew
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
7. Plaque by Saint Andrew Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 267 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 24, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 6, 7. submitted on January 19, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
