St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex, Gothic Revival religious complex in Auburn, United States.
Description
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex is a Gothic Revival religious campus in Auburn comprising multiple limestone buildings and burial grounds. The main church features a rectangular nave with side aisles, an offset bell tower, and a distinctive rose window set in the gable end.
History
The complex was completed in 1868 from designs by architect Henry C. Dudley and includes the church, a Parish House, and a burial ground. The cemetery holds graves dating to the early 1800s, marking some of Auburn's oldest records of settlement.
Culture
The parish uses the grounds for religious services and community gatherings that shape Auburn's local life. The buildings and burial grounds reflect the institution's long role in the town's social fabric.
Practical
The property sits on Genesee Street and spans about 1.8 acres with multiple buildings and burial grounds to explore. Visitors should plan time to walk the full grounds and view the architecture from different angles around the campus.
Did you know?
The burial ground holds the remains of Enos T. Throop, who served as governor of New York from 1829 to 1833. His grave site draws history enthusiasts interested in early state politics and leadership.
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