The original church building burned to the ground in 1864 as an indirect result of the Union occupation of Washington. Revolutionary and Civil War markers are in the cemetery.

The present Saint Peter’s was completed in 1873. It has been in continuous use since that date. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Saint Peter’s is currently in use as a place of worship at the corner of Main and Bonner Streets. The structure and grounds have a rich historical significance to the community. The church occupies the lot which Col. James Bonner, the founder of Washington, gave to the town for a church. The churchyard which surrounds Saint Peter’s is a historic burial ground. Gravestones record deaths from the mid 1700’s to 1890, when burials in the town limits were prohibited. The grave of Col. Bonner as well as that of Dr. Susan Dimock, the first woman physician in North Carolina, are in the churchyard. There are 3 graves of Revolutionary soldiers and 17 graves of Confederate dead.

The church’s architecture is Gothic Revival with lancet windows and corbelled detail. The building is made of bricks made in Beaufort County. It features an off-center four-stage tower from which hangs a bell made of India tin and Lake Superior copper. The beautiful stained glass windows, some of which date to the late 1880’s, are excellent examples of religious art. The ceilings and wainscoting of Saint Peter’s are from walnut trees grown on the Col. Bryan Grimes property. The pews, made by William Walling, whose grave is in the churchyard, are of Beaufort County pine.

Saint Peter’s can be located easily. At the corner of East Main and North Bonner Street, it is one block from downtown Washington, one block from the NC Estuarium, and a short block from the Visitor Center.

This active church with many ministries is available for tours with prior notice. Tours can be given on weekdays during regular hours of the church offices and led by individuals familiar with the historic aspects of the church.

Saint Peter’s stands out because of its architecture, its stained glass, and its historic churchyard. This location is the original place of worship in Washington.

The present Saint Peter’s was completed in 1873. It has been in continuous use since that date. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Saint Peter’s is currently in use as a place of worship at the corner of Main and Bonner Streets. The structure and grounds have a rich historical significance to the community. The church occupies the lot which Col. James Bonner, the founder of Washington, gave to the town for a church. The churchyard which surrounds Saint Peter’s is a historic burial ground. Gravestones record deaths from the mid 1700’s to 1890, when burials in the town limits were prohibited. The grave of Col. Bonner as well as that of Dr. Susan Dimock, the first woman physician in North Carolina, are in the churchyard. There are 3 graves of Revolutionary soldiers and 17 graves of Confederate dead.

The church's architecture is Gothic Revival with lancet windows and corbelled detail. The building is made of bricks made in Beaufort County. It features an off-center four-stage tower from which hangs a bell made of India tin and Lade Superior copper. The beautiful stained glass windwos, some of which date back to the late 1880's, are in excellent examples of religious art. The ceilings and wainscoting of Saint Peter’s are from walnut trees grown on the Col. Bryan Grimes property. The pews, made by William Walling, whose grave is in the churchyard, are of Beaufort County pine.

Saint Peter’s can be located easily. At the corner of East Main and North Bonner Street, it is one block from downtown Washington, one block from the NC Estuarium, and a short block from the Visitor Center.

This active church with many ministries is available for tours with prior notice. Tours can be given on weekdays during regular hours of the church offices and led by individuals familiar with the historic aspects of the church.

Saint Peter’s stands out because of its architecture, its stained glass, and its historic churchyard. This location is the original place of worship in Washington.

Contact info for Saint Peter's is as follows...

Rev. Kevin Johnson
101 N. Bonner St.
Washington NC 27889
252-946-946-8151

or

Lynn Lewis
800-999-3857
lynn@originalwashington.com