Church of St. Peter, Danbury

#6 among attractions in Danbury

Top attraction, Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

St. Peter is a Roman Catholic church in Danbury, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. St. Peter's was the first Catholic church built in northern Fairfield County. It is the third oldest parish, and the fifth oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Bridgeport. St. Peter's was originally a predominantly Irish congregation. Danbury's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off in front of St. Peter's. In more recent time, the parish has a significant number of parishioners of Latino and Brazilian heritage. ()

Coordinates: 41°23'32"N, 73°26'56"W

Address

104 Main StDowntown DanburyDanbury 06810 United States

Contact

+1 203-743-2707

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Day trips

Church of St. Peter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Hearthstone Castle, Rogers Park.

~1200 ftN
Sport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury
6 min walk • The Danbury Ice Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danbury, Connecticut, that can seat about 3,000. It was built in 1999 with renovation and expansion in 2004. The Danbury Arena was the home of the Danbury Trashers of the United Hockey League from 2004 to 2006, and the New England Stars of the North Eastern Hockey League in 2006–07.
~1440 ftSE
History museum, Museum
Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Danbury
7 min walk • The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is a private museum located in Danbury, Connecticut, the purpose of which is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the heritage of the greater Danbury area for education, information, and research. The main campus of the museum is located on 43 Main Street.
1 miS
Shingle style architecture, Forts and castles
Hearthstone Castle, Danbury
25 min walk • Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut, was built between 1895 and 1899. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It has also been known as Parks' Castle and as The Castle. The property includes four contributing buildings and three other contributing structures.
0.7 miSE
Park
Rogers Park, Danbury
19 min walk • Rogers Park is a 56-acre public park and recreational facility in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, located at the end of Main Street at South Street.
~1640 ftE
Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury
8 min walk • Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1925. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury
17 min walk • Western Connecticut State University is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut. It was founded in 1903 as a teacher’s college and is part of the Connecticut State University System.
0.8 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Joseph Church, Danbury
22 min walk • St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic church in Danbury, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
0.8 miS
41°22'54"N • 73°26'41"W
Scott Fanton Museum, Danbury
20 min walk • Museum
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Charles Ives House, Danbury
20 min walk • The Charles Ives House, also known as Charles Ives Birthplace, is located on Mountainville Avenue in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is a wooden frame structure built in 1780 and expanded on since. Over the course of the 19th century it was the residence of several generations of Iveses, a family important in the city's history.
~1450 ftSE
Museum, History museum
John Rider House, Danbury
7 min walk • The John Rider House is located on Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is a wooden frame house dating to the late 18th century. It remained in the Rider family until 1925.
~1670 ftNW
41°23'42"N • 73°27'13"W
Danbury Public Library, Danbury
9 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. Peter?

Nearby attractions include Main Street Historic District, Danbury (7 min walk), Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Danbury (7 min walk), John Rider House, Danbury (7 min walk), Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury (8 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. Peter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. Peter:

Train

Danbury (8 min walk)