Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk

Name: Epworth United Methodist Church
Address: 124 W Freemason St, Norfolk, 23510, United States
Telephone: (757) 622-2970

#25 among attractions in Norfolk

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Epworth United Methodist Church, originally Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist church located at Norfolk, Virginia. It was designed by two noted Virginia architects James Edwin Ruthven Carpenter, Jr. and John Kevan Peebles, and built between 1894 and 1896. It is a rusticated granite with yellow sandstone trim church building in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The original building is divided into three sections: the cruciform sanctuary, the social hall and classrooms, and the pastor's study. The building features 22 beautiful stained glass windows, most notably the Ascension flanked by two Tiffany windows. It has a bell tower topped by a pyramidal red tile roof. The church was remodeled to its present appearance in 1921. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'6"N, 76°17'27"W

Address

124 W Freemason StDowntown NorfolkNorfolk 23510 United States

Contact

(757) 622-2970

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Day trips

Epworth United Methodist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside.

~1790 ftN
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
9 min walk • The Chrysler Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Norfolk, Virginia, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks that span over 5,000 years of history. This distinguished institution is not just a highlight for art enthusiasts but a must-visit destination for...
~1270 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
7 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
23 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
14 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
~1260 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
7 min walk • Norfolk Scope is a multi-function complex in Norfolk, Virginia, comprising an 11,000-person arena, a 2,500-person theater known as Chrysler Hall, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition hall and a 600-car parking garage.
~1510 ftSW
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
8 min walk • USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and launched on 7 December 1943, sponsored Margaret Goodland, wife of Governor Walter Goodland of Wisconsin.
~1950 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
10 min walk • Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.
~1770 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
9 min walk • The MacArthur Memorial is a memorial, museum, and research center about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square in Norfolk, Virginia.
~1930 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
10 min walk • The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of ten Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S.
~870 ftE
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
5 min walk • Downtown Norfolk serves as the traditional center of commerce, government, and culture in the Hampton Roads region. Norfolk, Virginia's downtown waterfront shipping and port activities historically played host to numerous and often noxious port and shipping-related uses.
~560 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
3 min walk • The Hunter House Victorian Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, United States is a house museum. The house was built in 1894 for the merchant and banker James Wilson Hunter, together with his wife Lizzie Ayer Barnes Hunter and their three children. It was designed and built by the Boston architect W.P.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Epworth United Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include Seaboard Air Line Railway Building, Norfolk (3 min walk), Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk (3 min walk), TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, Norfolk (3 min walk), Tidewater Community College, Norfolk (3 min walk).

How to get to Epworth United Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Epworth United Methodist Church:

Light rail

Monticello • Lines: Tide (4 min walk)
York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (6 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (7 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (11 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (15 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (24 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (26 min walk)