St. Helena's Episcopal Church
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St. Helena's Parish was established June 7, 1712
by act of Provincial Assembly. First rector,
The Rev. William Guy, was appointed 1713; Glebe lands of 50 acres provided 1717.
Original church erected 1724; Enlarged
1770 and 1817 when present size was
established and galleries added; Rebuilt 1842.
Alter silver given in 1734 by Capt. John Bull
in memory of his wife, massacred by indians.
Amoung the notables buried in the church yard
are 2 British Revolutionary officers and
3 American generals. The oldest marked grave
is dated 1724.
Marker can be reached from North Street near Church Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
