St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Palatka Becomes Nationally Recognized Historic Place

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Palatka becomes nationally recognized historic place

The historically Black church was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Black church in Palatka receives national recognition

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Palatka — one of Florida’s oldest and most significant African American churches — has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation of the 143-year-old sanctuary at 809 St. Johns Ave. represents a key milestone in preserving Palatka’s cultural and architectural heritage, city officials say. Built between 1883 and 1884, the church — built in the Carpenter Gothic style — served African Amer…