St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Why it's listed
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fremont, Ohio, began as a small brick building measuring 60 by 42 feet, with a low gable roof and a pointed-arch double door on the east side. The parish was organized in 1842 and the church was completed in 1843. It is the oldest church building in Fremont. As the congregation grew, the building changed. In 1872 it was lengthened by 14 feet and given high Gothic windows with stained glass, new pews, and a recessed chancel. In 1906 a square bell tower, a three-sided entrance bay and false buttresses were added. A two-story parish house was built to the north in 1956 and joined to the church by a cloister around an open courtyard. The chancel was moved back five feet in 1966. Much of the original interior remains. Rutherford B. Hayes and his law partner, Gen. Ralph Buckland, were church members.
Significance in brief: It is described as the oldest church building in Fremont. Its present appearance reflects repeated changes made to serve a growing congregation, in 1872, 1906, 1956 and 1966. Rutherford B. Hayes and Gen. Ralph Buckland were among its members.
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 77001085, listed June 9, 1977. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 200 N. Park Ave., Fremont |
|---|---|
| County | Sandusky County |
| Listed | June 9, 1977 |
| Reference number | 77001085 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899, 1900- |
| Architectural style | Late use of Gothic Revival elements |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied and in excellent condition, with the building altered; still used as a church. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.34760, -83.11770 (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.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 77001085.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7591105
- This listing as JSON
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