Christ Episcopal Church (Covington, Louisiana)

Christ Episcopal Church
Location 120 N New Hampshire St, Covington, Louisiana
Coordinates 30°28′2″N 90°5′43″W / 30.46722°N 90.09528°W / 30.46722; -90.09528Coordinates: 30°28′2″N 90°5′43″W / 30.46722°N 90.09528°W / 30.46722; -90.09528
Built 1847
Architect Jonathan Arthur
Architectural style Greek Revival, Queen Anne Revival
NRHP reference # 80004253
Added to NRHP April 17, 1980[1]

Christ Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church at 120 N. New Hampshire Street in Covington, Louisiana.[2]

The church was built in 1846 by Jonathan Arthur of London for descendants of English settlers in British West Florida (1763–1783). It was consecrated by Bishop Leonidas Polk on April 11, 1847, Christ Church is the oldest public building being used in Covington.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 StoppingPoints.com. "Christ Episcopal Church".


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