Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green
Immanuel on the Green (Episcopal) is an historic church in New Castle, Delaware, listed as a contributing property in the New Castle Historic District. The church is situated near the center of New Castle at the northeast end of the Green, or town common, making it a prominent local landmark and tourist attraction. Operating continuously since 1689, it is the oldest Anglican parish in Delaware and the oldest continuously operating Anglican/Episcopal parish in the country. The church building was constructed between 1703 and 1708 and enlarged in 1822. The interior and roof were rebuilt following a disastrous fire in 1980.
| Immanuel Episcopal Church | |
|---|---|
Immanuel Episcopal Church, 1970 | |
| 39°39′38.8″N 75°33′45.5″W | |
| Location | New Castle, Delaware |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Website | www.immanuelonthegreen.org |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1689 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Groundbreaking | 1703 |
| Completed | 1708 |
| Administration | |
| Province | III |
| Diocese | Delaware |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | The Rev'd Christopher P. Keene |
Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green | |
| Part of | New Castle Historic District (ID67000003) |
| Added to NRHP | December 24, 1967 |
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