St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Morristown, New Jersey)

St. Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church and churchyard
Location121 South Street
Morristown, New Jersey
Built1889–1913
ArchitectMcKim, Mead, and White
Architectural styleEnglish gothic
WebsiteOfficial website
Part ofMorristown District (ID73001126)
Designated CPOctober 30, 1973

St. Peter's Episcopal Church is an active and historic Episcopal church in the Diocese of Newark in Morristown, New Jersey. Located on South Street, St. Peter's congregation has roots going back to the 1760s. Officially founded in 1827, with the current building consecrated in 1911,[1] it is notable for its gothic-revival architecture, medieval interior and fine stained glass. St. Peter's congregation has traditionally worshipped in the High Church tradition. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places, listed as a contributing property of the Morristown District, on October 30, 1973.[2]

  1. ^ J. Elliot Lindsley and Faith W. Eckler (1952). A History of St. Peter's Church: Morristown New Jersey 1760-2005. Morristown, NJ: The Rector, Wardens and Vestry of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
  2. ^ Karschner, Terry (July 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Morristown District". National Park Service. With accompanying 18 photos