St Stephen's Church, Ipswich

St Stephen's Church is a Gothic Revival building in Ipswich, Queensland, built with brick and defined by its tall steeple and pointed arch windows. The structure sits on Limestone Street and displays the architectural style common to Presbyterian churches of that era.

The foundation stone was laid in 1865 by Arthur Macalister, beginning work on this church structure. The building was completed during Ipswich's period of industrial growth in the late 1800s.

The church maintains an operational pipe organ and contains original timber bench pews that reflect nineteenth-century Presbyterian worship traditions.

Visitors can view the church from Limestone Street and observe its exterior architectural details from the street. An accompanying hall building from 1889 stands nearby on the grounds.

The church grounds feature a war memorial lych gate, a rare structure type in Queensland. This memorial gate combines the church building with remembrance of those lost locally.

Location: Queensland

Website: http://centralchurch.net.au

GPS coordinates: -27.61640,152.76290

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42