Christ Episcopal Church (Covington, Louisiana)

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Christ Episcopal Church
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Location120 S. New Hampshire St, Covington, Louisiana
Coordinates 30°28′2″N90°5′43″W / 30.46722°N 90.09528°W / 30.46722; -90.09528 Coordinates: 30°28′2″N90°5′43″W / 30.46722°N 90.09528°W / 30.46722; -90.09528
Built1847
ArchitectJonathan Arthur
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Queen Anne Revival
NRHP reference No. 80004253
Added to NRHPApril 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 (17631783). 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 Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. 1 2 StoppingPoints.com. "Christ Episcopal Church".