St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Asheville

Name: St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Address: 1 Dundee St, Asheville, United States

#25 among attractions in Asheville

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

St. Matthias Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Church located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the Diocese of Western North Carolina. Founded in 1867, St. Matthias believes itself to be the oldest African-American congregation in the city. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 35°35'30"N, 82°32'54"W

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1 Dundee StEast End - Valley StreetAsheville United States

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St. Matthias Episcopal Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCormick Field, Basilica of St. Lawrence, The Orange Peel, Grove Arcade.

~1660 ftS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
McCormick Field, Asheville
9 min walk • Lewis McCormick Field is a baseball stadium in Asheville, North Carolina. It is the home field of the Asheville Tourists team of Minor League Baseball. As befits the hilly city of Asheville, the ballpark sits on a section of level ground partway up one of the city's hills, providing a picturesque atmosphere.
0.6 miNW
Reportedly haunted, Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville
16 min walk • The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon & Martyr is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
~840 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
The Orange Peel, Asheville
5 min walk • The Orange Peel is a music venue located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. It has a capacity of 1,050 people and has hosted many well known acts, including 311, Modest Mouse, Tegan and Sara, Black Label Society, Umphrey's McGee in '03, Bob Dylan in '04, Chevelle in '05...
0.5 miNW
Architecture, Shopping centre, Gothic Revival architecture
Grove Arcade, Asheville
14 min walk • The Grove Arcade, also known as the Arcade Building or the Asheville Federal Building, is a historic commercial and residential building in Asheville, North Carolina, in its downtown historic district. It was built from 1926 to 1929, and is a Tudor Revival and Late Gothic Revival style building consisting of two stacked blocks.
~1270 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Asheville Art Museum, Asheville
7 min walk • The Asheville Art Museum is a community-based nonprofit visual art organization in Western North Carolina and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is located on the center square of downtown Asheville, 2 South Pack Square at Pack Place.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Asheville
12 min walk • The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is an exhibition and performance space and resource center located at 120 College Street on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, North Carolina dedicated to preserving and continuing the legacy of educational and artistic innovations of Black Mountain College.
~1340 ftNW
Skyscraper
Jackson Building, Asheville
7 min walk • The Jackson Building is a 140 ft 15-story building in Asheville, North Carolina And is owned by the Blaney Estate such was completed in 1924 in Pack Square downtown. It was the first skyscraper in western North Carolina.
0.4 miN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Thomas Wolfe House, Asheville
12 min walk • The Thomas Wolfe House, also known as the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, is a state historic site, historic house and museum located at 52 North Market Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The American author Thomas Wolfe lived in the home during his boyhood.
0.5 miN
Church
First Baptist Church, Asheville
13 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Douglas Ellington and built in 1925–1927.
~1000 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery, Civic center
YMI Cultural Center, Asheville
5 min walk • Young Men's Institute Building, also known as the YMI Building, is a historic meeting hall located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Richard Sharp Smith and built in 1892-1893. It is a 2 1/2-story, pebbledash coated masonry building with brick, stone, and wood accents.
~1380 ftN
City hall
Asheville City Hall, Asheville
7 min walk • Asheville City Hall, is a historic Art Deco brick and stone governmental office building located on City-County Plaza in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. It serves as the seat of the government of the City of Asheville.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Matthias Episcopal Church?

Nearby attractions include The Orange Peel, Asheville (5 min walk), Building at 130–132 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville (5 min walk), George A. Mears House, Asheville (5 min walk), YMI Cultural Center, Asheville (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Matthias Episcopal Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Matthias Episcopal Church:

Bus

Asheville Transit Center (11 min walk)
Asheville Bus Station (21 min walk)