St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Gothic Revival church in Selma, United States
St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a red brick Gothic Revival church at 210 Lauderdale Street in Selma, Alabama. The parish dates from 1838; the present building, designed by the New York firm of Richard Upjohn, was completed in 1875. Its interior holds several Tiffany stained glass windows designed by Selma native Clara Weaver Parrish.
The parish was established in 1838. Its original sanctuary was burned on April 2, 1865, during the Battle of Selma, an act credited to Union General James H. Wilson. The current building, designed by the New York firm of Richard Upjohn, was completed in 1875 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1975.
Clara Weaver Parrish, a Selma native and parishioner, designed the Tiffany stained glass windows while working for Tiffany Studios in New York. Look for her windows inside the red brick church at 210 Lauderdale Street.
The building hosts regular worship services that welcome visitors to experience the interior during scheduled times. Visiting on a weekday allows you to appreciate the architecture and stained glass in a quieter setting.
The parish dates to 1838, and the present church was listed on the National Register on March 25, 1975. Its rector is the twenty-third in the parish's line; sources differ on the name of the current incumbent.
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