St. John's Church, Vellore

Name: St. John's Church
Address: Vellore, India

#2 among attractions in Vellore

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St. John’s Church is located inside the Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu State, India. The Church was raised in 1846 by the Government of Madras for the officers and men of the East India Company military station. The church is called after St. John the Evangelist. However, the church was never officially consecrated and hence not officially named as St. John’s Church. St. John's Church is the oldest standing church in the Vellore Diocese. The church stands inside the Vellore Fort, which is under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India, along with the Vijaynagar period Jalakanteswarar Temple, Tippu Mahal, Hyder Mahal, Candy Mahal, Badhusha Mahal and the Begum Mahal. ()

Completed: 1846 (178 years ago)Coordinates: 12°55'12"N, 79°7'41"E

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St. John's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswarar Temple, Christian Medical College Vellore, Konavattam.

~210 ftE
Forts and castles
Vellore Fort, Vellore
2 min walk • Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India built by Vijayanagara kings. The fort was at one time the headquarters of the Aravidu Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. The fort is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry.
~890 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites, Memorial
Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore
5 min walk • Jalakandeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located in the Vellore Fort, in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
0.6 miNE
Universities and schools
Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore
16 min walk • Christian Medical College, Vellore, widely known as CMC, Vellore, is a private, Christian community-run medical school, hospital and research institute. This Institute includes a network of primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals in and around Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
1.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Konavattam, Vellore
29 min walk • Konavattam is a part of Vellore Municipal Corporation, located at the western end of the city. Konal in Tamil means the zig zag; Vattam means the circle. Hence the original name of the place seems the zig zag circle. Its in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
0.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Shenbakkam, Vellore
16 min walk • Shenbakkam is a small locality adjoining with Konavattam locality and also zone-4 headquarters of Vellore Municipal Corporation in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Famous Swayambu Vinayagar Temple is located here.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Thorapadi, Vellore
18 min walk • Thorapadi is a part of Vellore Corporation. It is a prominent area in the city of Vellore. Thorapadi is well known for its Vellore Central Prison, Academy of Prisons and Correctional Administration, Warder's Training Institute, Women's Jail, Christian Medical College, Parade Grounds and Thanthai Periyar Govt.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tiruvannamalai district, Vellore
22 min walk • Tiruvannamalai district is the largest and one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India. It was formed in the year 1989 through the bifurcation of North Arcot into the Tiruvannamalai Sambuvarayar and Vellore Ambedkar districts.
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Voorhees College, Vellore
19 min walk • Voorhees College is a college in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1898 as Arcot Mission College, when Arcot Mission High School was amalgamated to the University of Madras. The college is named after its benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Elizabeth Voorhees of the Reformed Church in America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John's Church?

Nearby attractions include Vellore Fort, Vellore (2 min walk), Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore (5 min walk), Shenbakkam, Vellore (16 min walk), Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore (16 min walk).

How to get to St. John's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John's Church:

Train

Vellore Town (8 min walk)
Vellore Cantonment (17 min walk)

Bus

Vellore Old Bus Stand (9 min walk)
Vellore New Bus Stand (30 min walk)