St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge

Name: St. James Episcopal Church
Address: 205 N 4th St, Baton Rouge, 70801, United States
Telephone: +1 225-387-5141

#20 among attractions in Baton Rouge

Gothic Revival architecture, Church

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Facts and practical information

The St. James Episcopal Church, located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Although Episcopalians began gathering in 1819, St. James Church formally organized as an Episcopal congregation in 1844 due to the influence and support of Margaret MacKall Taylor, wife of president Zachary Taylor. Within the spectrum of worship styles in the Anglican tradition, St. James Church was a Low Church parish during the 19th century, but has been considered a Broad Church parish since the early to mid 20th Century. In addition to worship, St. James Church is actively involved in service to the community, pastoral care, and Christian education for all ages. The church is also home to a two-time National Blue Ribbon day school. ()

Built: 1889 (135 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 30°26'55"N, 91°11'12"W

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205 N 4th StDowntownBaton Rouge 70801 United States

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+1 225-387-5141

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

Nearby attractions include: Old State Capitol, Louisiana State Capitol, Belle of Baton Rouge, St. Joseph Cathedral.

~1020 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge
5 min walk • The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. It housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was constructed from 1929-32.
0.5 miN
Landmark building with a viewing deck
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge
14 min walk • The Louisiana State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Louisiana and is located in downtown Baton Rouge. The capitol houses the chambers for the Louisiana State Legislature, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the office of the Governor of Louisiana.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Belle of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge
13 min walk • The Belle of Baton Rouge is a riverboat casino and hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
~1240 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place, Church
St. Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge
6 min walk • St. Joseph Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1990.
~1970 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge
10 min walk • The Capitol Park Museum is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum located at 660 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are two permanent exhibits on the history and culture of Louisiana. The building was designed by New Orleans-based design studio Eskew Dumez Ripple and exhibits were created by Christopher Chadbourne & Associates.
0.4 miSW
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
USS Kidd, Baton Rouge
11 min walk • USS Kidd, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, who died on the bridge of his flagship USS Arizona during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Pentagon Barracks, Baton Rouge
13 min walk • The Pentagon Barracks, also known as the Old United States Barracks, is a complex of buildings located at the corner of State Capitol Drive and River Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the grounds of the state capitol.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Louisiana Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
21 min walk • The Louisiana Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Louisiana and their family. The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1963 when Jimmie Davis was Governor of Louisiana. The Mansion overlooks Capital Lake near the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge.
~1590 ftSW
Concert hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge
8 min walk • Raising Cane's River Center is an entertainment complex in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Opened in 1977, the complex includes: an arena, ballroom, exhibition center, theatre and library. The venue hosts over 500 events per year. In 2016, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers signed a 10-year naming rights agreement for the River Center.
~890 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
5 min walk • The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion, home of Preserve Louisiana, is located at 502 North Blvd. between Royal and St. Charles Streets in Baton Rouge and was used as Louisiana's official gubernatorial residence between 1930 and 1963; a new residence was completed in 1963.
~840 ftSW
30°26'51"N • 91°11'21"W
LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge
5 min walk • Museum, Art museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. James Episcopal Church open?

St. James Episcopal Church is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 12 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 7 am - 12:30 pm & 5 pm - 6 pm

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

Nearby attractions include Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District, Baton Rouge (3 min walk), Baton Rouge City Club, Baton Rouge (3 min walk), LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge (5 min walk), Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge (5 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to St. James Episcopal Church:

Bus

North Blvd Transit Hub (5 min walk)
FlixBus Baton Rouge • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (6 min walk)