St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jim Thorpe
Facts and practical information
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, now the Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John, is a historic Episcopal church at 21 Race Street in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1869, it is a prominent example of Gothic Revival architecture designed by that style's leading proponent, Richard Upjohn. It is one of Upjohn's last designs, and was largely funded by Asa Packer, a local millionaire whose fortunes were made in the coal fields. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987. ()
St. Mark's Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Asa Packer Mansion, The Old Jail Museum, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Lehigh Gorge Trail.