St. Mary's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal

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at 230 Classon Avenue in

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. It was built in 1858 of Belleville

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in the

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style. The building features a square tower with polygonal extension and a

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. The Johnson Memorial Parish House was built in 1892. Also on the property is the

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; a -story brick house with a

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and large

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. ''See also:'' It was listed on the

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in 1983. Parishioners are largely Anglicans of West Indian descent. Community events include concerts, flea markets, brunches, classes, and lectures. In July 2011, the Sacristy of the Church was renovated.

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