National Register of Historic Places

St. John's Church Complex

Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey
Listed
September 14, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000933

About this property

St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic church located at 154–158 W. High Street in the borough of Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey. Built in 1895, it was designed by architect Horace Trumbauer in Early English Gothic style. St. John's Church Complex, which includes the church, rectory, and parish hall, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 2003 for its significance in architecture and social history. The congregation was founded in 1850 and built a wooden church building. It was replaced by the current church, built in 1895 using Stockton sandstone with Early English Gothic style designed by the architect Horace Trumbauer. He also designed the rectory, which features Shingle style architecture and is built with the same sandstone. J. Harper Smith, a Somerville businessman, was the primary donor for the church, contributing US$5,000 (equivalent to $186,000 in 2025) to the building fund. The Parish Hall, also known as Guild Hall, was built in 1924 and expanded in 1959. National Register of Historic Places listings in Somerset County, New Jersey Media related to St. John's Episcopal Church (Somerville, New Jersey) at Wikimedia Commons

Location

154-158 W. High School
Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey
40.56511, -74.61711

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When was St. John's Church Complex listed on the National Register?

St. John's Church Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 2003.

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