National Historic Landmark · Raleigh, North Carolina

Christ Episcopal Church

Historic church in North Carolina. Added to the National Register in 1970, and a National Historic Landmark.

Open to visitNational Historic LandmarkListed 1970Gothic RevivalRichard Upjohn
Altar of Christ Church, Raleign, North CarolinaCCRalChapelChrist Church - Raleigh, North CarolinaChrist Church on Capitol Square, Raleigh, NC (28221600688)
Photos via Wikimedia Commons · 6 in the Commons category

What it is

Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church on Capitol Square, is an Episcopal church at 120 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1848–53 to a design by Richard Upjohn, it is one of the first Gothic Revival churches in the American South. The church was built for a parish established in 1821; its minister is the Rev. James P. Adams. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

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The record

Property typeBuilding
Address120 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC
CountyWake County
ListedJul 28, 1970
Listed forArchitecture
Level of significanceState
Reference number70000469
ArchitectRichard Upjohn
Type of placechurch building
StyleGothic Revival
DesignationsNational Historic Landmark
Contributing resources1 building
StandingYes

The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗

Visiting

Address120 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC
Coordinates35.7809° N, 78.6373° W · Directions ↗
Also in Raleigh145 listed places in Raleigh → · walking tour →
Nearest national park unitGuilford Courthouse National Military Park · 72 miles · on Park Atlas
Federal campgrounds nearbyCrosswinds Campgrounds 20 miles
This one you can go inside. Hours and admission change with the season; the website above has the current schedule.

Explore

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Guidebooks to historic places in North Carolina

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Reference

Questions people ask

When was Christ Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

Jul 28, 1970. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.

Source: National Park Service

Who designed Christ Episcopal Church?

Richard Upjohn, working in the Gothic Revival style.

Source: Wikidata

Can I visit Christ Episcopal Church?

Yes. Christ Episcopal Church is recorded as open to the public.

Source: Wikidata

Where is Christ Episcopal Church?

120 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. The nearest national park unit is Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 72 miles away.

Source: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Are there historic photographs or drawings of Christ Episcopal Church?

Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.

Source: Library of Congress

Where is the nomination form for Christ Episcopal Church?

The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.

Source: National Archives

Are there campgrounds near Christ Episcopal Church?

One federal campground is within reach, Crosswinds Campgrounds, 20 miles away.

Source: Campsite Atlas

Is there cell service at Christ Episcopal Church?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Sources

Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 70000469. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.