Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Huntsville

Name: Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Address: 208 Eustis Ave SE, Huntsville, 35801-4233, United States
Telephone: +1 256-533-2455

#26 among attractions in Huntsville

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Episcopal Church of the Nativity is a church in Huntsville, Alabama. It was built in the Gothic Revival style in 1859. It is noted as one of the most pristine examples of Ecclesiological Gothic architecture in the South. It is also one of the least-altered structures by architect Frank Wills and one of only thirteen surviving houses of worship designed by him in the United States. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 34°43'48"N, 86°35'1"W

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208 Eustis Ave SEDowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville 35801-4233 United States

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+1 256-533-2455

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Episcopal Church of the Nativity – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Von Braun Center, Weeden House Museum, Alabama Constitution Village, Randolph Street Church of Christ.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Convention center, Sport
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~420 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Weeden House Museum, Huntsville
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~390 ftSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Alabama Constitution Village, Huntsville
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~340 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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~260 ftSW
34°43'47"N • 86°35'4"W
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Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Church
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~630 ftW
Greek Revival architecture
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~890 ftSW
Museum
Humphreys–Rodgers House, Huntsville
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~700 ftE
Frat house
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~600 ftSW
Queen Anne architecture
Hundley House, Huntsville
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~190 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
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Which popular attractions are close to Episcopal Church of the Nativity?

Nearby attractions include Schiffman Building, Huntsville (1 min walk), Harrison Brothers Hardware, Huntsville (2 min walk), Randolph Street Church of Christ, Huntsville (2 min walk), Alabama Constitution Village, Huntsville (2 min walk).

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