Saint Philip's Episcopal Church, Jacksonville

In 1872 the foundations were laid for a new church to serve the black community of Jacksonville. Rev. Brook G. White and Bishop John Freeman Young founded the mission with the help of St. John’s Church, which provided the new St. Philip's Episcopal Church with lay readers and priests. Throughout the years, the church underwent numerous modifications. The current structure was built in 1906 following the Gothic Revival traditions – the most appreciated architectural style of the turn of the century. Following its rich legacy, St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church continues to play an active role in the religious education of the vibrant Jacksonville community.