St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex
Why it's listed
On Pine Hill, the highest point in the village of Hobart, stands a small complex of church-related buildings and a cemetery. The centerpiece is a wood-frame church completed in 1801, with a square projecting entrance tower, an octagonal belfry, a barrel-vaulted nave, galleries on three sides and original box pews. A chancel was added in 1873 after a fire, and the interior was grained and fitted with stained glass and new lighting in the later nineteenth century. Nearby are a Greek Revival rectory from about 1830, a carriage house from about 1880, and a small cemetery holding about thirty graves dated 1817 to 1880, many bearing the name Foote. The complex was recognized for its architecture. The church follows the New England meeting house tradition adapted for Episcopal use, and it keeps a high level of integrity despite its later changes. Together the resources reflect nearly two centuries of religious life in Hobart.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the complex is significant in architecture as an outstanding collection of religious properties tied to Hobart's development. The church is a relatively rare, intact example of an early Episcopal church built on the New England meeting house form. The rectory is a typical regional Greek Revival house, and the small cemetery recalls the early history of the parish and village.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 98000948, listed July 31, 1998. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of Pine and Church Sts., Hobart |
|---|---|
| County | Delaware County |
| Listed | July 31, 1998 |
| Reference number | 98000948 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1801-c1880 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Federal; Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Church, rectory and cemetery remain in religious and related use; the church has central heating but still lacks plumbing. |
| Acreage | 4 |
| Coordinates | 42.37043, -74.66956 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 98000948.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7591382
- This listing as JSON
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