St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria

Name: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Address: 228 S Pitt St, Alexandria, 22314-3797, United States
Telephone: +1 703-549-3312

#20 among attractions in Alexandria

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion located in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia. The church, consecrated in 1818, was designed by Benjamin Latrobe, the second architect of the United States Capitol. It is one of the few buildings designed by Latrobe in a Gothic style and one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the United States. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. During the year 2009, St. Paul's Episcopal Church celebrated the bicentennial of its founding. ()

Completed: 1818 (206 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°48'10"N, 77°2'42"W

Address

228 S Pitt StAlexandria (Old Town)Alexandria 22314-3797 United States

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+1 703-549-3312

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Torpedo Factory Art Center, Christ Church, Carlyle House, Gadsby's Tavern.

~1650 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
8 min walk • The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The facility is located at 105 N.
~1320 ftNW
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
7 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
~1220 ftNE
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
6 min walk • Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style. It is situated in the city's Old Town at 121 North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
~1060 ftN
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
6 min walk • Gadsby's Tavern is a complex of historic buildings at 134 and 138 North Royal Street at the corner of Cameron Street in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1090 ftNE
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
6 min walk • The Alexandria City Hall also known as the Alexandria Market House & City Hall, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a building built in 1871 and designed by Adolph Cluss. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The site was originally a market from 1749 and courthouse from 1752.
~850 ftNE
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
5 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
12 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
~1240 ftNE
Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Athenaeum, Alexandria
7 min walk • The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture.
~660 ftSE
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria
4 min walk • The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1480 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
8 min walk • Alfred Street Baptist Church's is a Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.
~730 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Appomattox Statue, Alexandria
4 min walk • Appomattox is a bronze statue commemorating soldiers from Alexandria, Virginia, who had died while fighting for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The memorial was located in the center of the intersection of South Washington Street and Prince Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Paul's Episcopal Church open?

St. Paul's Episcopal Church is open:

Monday 8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday 5 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 7:45 am - 8:30 am & 9 am - 10 am & 11 am - 12 pm & 5 pm - 6 pm

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

Nearby attractions include Alexandria Historic District, Alexandria (3 min walk), St. Mary Catholic Church, Alexandria (3 min walk), Fairfax-Moore House, Alexandria (4 min walk), Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria (4 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St. Paul's Episcopal Church:

Bus

S Royal St + Duke St • Lines: At3, At3/4 (2 min walk)
S Washington St & Prince St • Lines: At5 (4 min walk)

Metro

King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (23 min walk)
Braddock Road • Lines: Bl, Yl (24 min walk)

Train

Alexandria (25 min walk)
Alexandria Union Station (25 min walk)