Stone Church (Saint John)

About

St. John's Anglican Church, commonly known as the Stone Church, is a historic Anglican church located at 87 Carleton Street in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Built between 1823 and 1826, it is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada and one of the oldest church buildings in Saint John. The church was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989.

In 1822, a " Chapel of Ease " was chosen for construction by the Vestry of Trinity Church for the growing Anglican population along with British garrison members stationed in Saint John. Construction began in 1823, using ballast stones imported from England. The church was designed by architect John Cunningham and built by Lloyd Johnston. The first service was held on September 11, 1825, although the building was not completed until 1826.