St. John's Episcopal Church, West Hartford

Name: St. John's Episcopal Church
Address: 679 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, 06119-1811, United States
Telephone: +1 860-523-5201

#10 among attractions in West Hartford

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St. John's is an Episcopal Church located at 679 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford, Connecticut near the Hartford, Connecticut, city line. The parish was founded in 1841 as St. John's Episcopal Church in Hartford. The church's present building, designed by famed architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, opened in 1909. It is noted for its reredos designed by Mr. Goodhue and executed by prominent sculptor Lee Lawrie; its organ, Opus 2761 by Austin Organs, Inc. with 64 ranks and 3721 pipes; and its thirty-six stained glass windows by designers/manufacturers such as the Harry Eldredge Goodhue Company of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wilbur H. Burnham Studios of Boston, Massachusetts, and London, England's James Powell and Sons. ()

Completed: 1909 (115 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'54"N, 72°43'3"W

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679 Farmington AveWest Hartford 06119-1811 United States

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+1 860-523-5201

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

Nearby attractions include: Mark Twain House, Blue Back Square, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Elizabeth Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Nearby attractions include Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford (3 min walk), Noah Webster Memorial Library, West Hartford (7 min walk), West Hill Historic District, West Hartford (10 min walk), West End South Historic District, Hartford (10 min walk).

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

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

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Parkville Station (23 min walk)
Kane Street Station (28 min walk)