The Pictorial History of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock, North Carolina (Classic Reprint)

The Pictorial History of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock, North Carolina (Classic Reprint)

Explore the rich history of a mountain parish told through photos and artifacts. This illustrated account traces the origins, architecture, and enduring story of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock, North Carolina, from its 1830s beginnings to a lasting 20th-century presence. Delve into the people, buildings, and sites that shaped the church and its community. Learn how a private chapel grew into a parish, how fires, wars, and war-time changes influenced worship, and how treasured objects—from the altar to silver tankards—tell a local tale of faith and memory. The book also highlights the surrounding cemetery, parsonage, and the role of Flat Rock’s social life in the church’s history. Historical milestones and dates that mark a century of worship - Descriptions of the church’s architecture, furnishings, and artifacts - Photos and details of the cemetery, parsonage, and surrounding grounds - Insights into the lives of congregants, benefactors, and notable locals Ideal for readers of local history, religious heritage, and architectural curiosity, this edition offers a concise, visual look at a landmark parish and its enduring place in Western North Carolina.