St. John's Wilmot Church

St. John's Wilmot Church is an Episcopal church building located at the intersection of North Avenue, Mill Road, and Wilmot Road in northern New Rochelle. The interior features decorative chandeliers and nineteen mahogany pews that give the space its traditional character.

The building was constructed in 1859 using Alexander Durand's Carpenter Gothic design and was built on a foundation of Tuckahoe marble. The church became an independent congregation in 1860, marking its transition to full autonomy.

The church serves as a gathering place where the community comes together regularly for worship and spiritual activities. Its mix of in-person and online services reflects how it connects with people in different ways today.

The church sits at a road intersection and is easy to locate in the northern part of the city. It's helpful to check ahead if you plan to attend any of the regular weekday activities or services.

The property once housed New Rochelle's first public school, established under groundbreaking education legislation that New York State passed in 1795. This connection ties the site to the earliest days of public education in the region.

Location: New Rochelle

GPS coordinates: 40.95456,-73.79649

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25