St. John’s Episcopal Church in Essex, New York
“St. John’s began with occasional services in the home of Judge Ross (on the hill above the present church) led by a priest from Keeseville in 1849. Incorporated in 1853 as part of the diocese of New York, the congregation moved into its present building in 1881. The church was the remodeled private school house built by Judge Ross in 1835. It had been built with the idea it would eventually become an Episcopal church… Although occasional Episcopal services were held in Essex as early as 1800, it was not until 1849, when Essex’ population had risen to over 2,000, that there was worship here on a regular basis.” (via www.stjohnsessexny.com.)
St. John’s Episcopal Church
PO Box 262
4 Church Street
Essex, NY 12936
stjohnschurch@willex.com
518-963-7775
www.stjohnsessexny.com
This map (with satellite image overlay) will help you locate St. John’s Episcopal Church and see how its location relates to other historic buildings in Essex’s historic district.
