St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Catholic church building in Newark, Delaware.
The brick church features a central tower and three bays on the south front facade, constructed in Romanesque architectural style at Main Street.
Built in 1883 following the collapse of a previous structure on Christmas Eve 1880, this church initially served Irish immigrant congregants in Newark.
The St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church provides religious services and community programs through the parish of St. John the Baptist-Holy Angels.
Located at coordinates 39°41′02″N 75°44′43″W, the church occupies 0.7 acres of land and maintains regular mass schedules for its congregation.
The church earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for its Vernacular Romanesque design and architectural elements.
Location: Delaware
Inception: 1883
GPS coordinates: 39.68390,-75.74560
Latest update: November 19, 2025 05:43
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