The oldest church in Newton, Massachusetts, blending Federal form with Gothic Revival restyling.
At a glance
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Cemetery stands at 258 Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls. The parish formed in 1811, and the church was built in 1813–14. It was restyled in 1838. The church is a fine example of Gothic Revival and Federal style architecture. The adjacent cemetery dates from 1812 and is the oldest non-government-owned cemetery in Newton.
History
St. Mary’s Parish was formed in 1811. The church was built in 1813–14. In 1838, it was restyled. The cemetery was established in 1812, a year after the parish formed.
The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
What you see
The church is a fine example of Gothic Revival and Federal style architecture. The Federal form dates from the original 1813–14 construction. Gothic Revival elements were added during the 1838 restyling. The building is the oldest church in Newton. Beside it lies the cemetery, the oldest non-government-owned cemetery in the city.
Cultural significance
St. Mary’s is the oldest church in Newton. Its cemetery, dating from 1812, is the oldest non-government-owned cemetery in Newton. The property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. The congregation reported 407 members in 2015 and 247 members in 2023. Plate and pledge income in 2024 was $299,028, with average Sunday attendance of 55 people.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Newton, Massachusetts
- Coordinates: 42.3261, -71.2581
- Address: 258 Concord Street, Newton Lower Falls
- National Register of Historic Places: listed 1980
Practical information & getting there
The church is at 258 Concord Street in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. It is an active Episcopal parish with Sunday services. Average Sunday attendance was 55 people in 2024.
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