St Raphael's Anglican Church
St Raphael's Anglican Church 07-03-2023 - Derek Flannery
St Raphael's Anglican Church 07-03-2023 - Derek Flannery

St Raphael's Anglican Church

Fern Tree, TAS 7054

Church Information

Church Name: St Raphael's Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: St Raphael Anglican Church, 725 Huon Rd, Fern Tree TAS 7054, Australia
Suburb: Fern Tree
State: TAS
Postcode: 7054
Foundation Stone Laid: 00-00-1892
Foundation Stone Notes: The foundation stone was laid by Emily Dobson in 1892. The text on the foundation stone is not known.  Information/photographs are invited.
Date Opened: 00-02-1893
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The St Raphael's Anglican Church, Fern Tree, is part of the Parish of South Hobart and the Diocese of Tasmania. By 1890, Anglican services in the district were being held in private homes and later in the Fern Tree Inn. As an Inn was not considered an appropriate place to hold the services, this gave impetus to erect a church building. The land and a monetary donation were given by Henry and Emily Dobson, with the balance of the costs being met by local residents and congregation members. The church building was consecrated in February 1893. Since it was erected the church has been the only building in Fern Tree to survive bushfires in 1898 and 1967.  More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 24/7/2023.
Last Updated: Monday 24th July, 2023
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