St. John's Episcopal Church, Wichita
Saint John’s Episcopal Church is a blend of 19th-century Romanesque and Gothic Revival architecture. Dating back to 1869, it holds the honor of being the first Episcopal congregation in the city, founded by English Anglican layman John Price Hilton.
The current stone edifice, with its grand arches and the iconic Magill Memorial bell tower, was completed in 1893. Visitors will notice the detailed stained-glass windows that cast colored light throughout the sanctuary.
Beyond its architectural beauty, Saint John’s remains a living center of worship and community. It offers Sunday services and an open-doors welcome. For cultural explorers, the church also appears in Wichita’s self-guided walking tours.
The current stone edifice, with its grand arches and the iconic Magill Memorial bell tower, was completed in 1893. Visitors will notice the detailed stained-glass windows that cast colored light throughout the sanctuary.
Beyond its architectural beauty, Saint John’s remains a living center of worship and community. It offers Sunday services and an open-doors welcome. For cultural explorers, the church also appears in Wichita’s self-guided walking tours.
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Sight Name: St. John's Episcopal Church
Sight Location: Wichita, USA (See walking tours in Wichita)
Sight Type: Religious
Sight Location: Wichita, USA (See walking tours in Wichita)
Sight Type: Religious
Walking Tours in Wichita, Kansas
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Wichita Introduction Walking Tour
In the heart of America, Wichita, Kansas, is often hailed as "The Air Capital of the World” for its important role in the airplane manufacturing industry.
Originally a humble trading post in the 1860s, it has evolved into a bustling metropolitan hub, spurred by the arrival of the railroad and the subsequent cattle drives. This pivotal era marked Wichita as a significant center for the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Originally a humble trading post in the 1860s, it has evolved into a bustling metropolitan hub, spurred by the arrival of the railroad and the subsequent cattle drives. This pivotal era marked Wichita as a significant center for the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles