Situated on Broad Road in Oromocto, St. John’s Anglican Church stands as a testament to Gothic Revival architecture with its grayish-brown concrete block construction. The property also boasts a historic Anglican graveyard.
Recognized as a Local Historic Place, St. John’s Anglican Church symbolizes both the enduring spiritual presence of the Anglican community in the Oromocto region and a reflection of architectural trends. Its use of manufactured concrete blocks mirrors the design preferences for modest Canadian churches during the interwar period.
The original Church, erected in Oromocto in 1792, was a simple structure. It was succeeded by a combination of wood and stone construction in 1863-1864. However, disaster struck on September 30, 1919, when a devastating fire razed a significant portion of Oromocto, claiming the Anglican church and its rectory. Responding with resilience, the community soon embarked on constructing the present-day building. Designed by Rev. Frenchette, this edifice features precast concrete blocks and wooden frame X-trusses for its roof. The church was sanctified by Bishop Richardson in June 1921.
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