Christ Episcopal Church (Raleigh, North Carolina)

Christ Episcopal Church
street view of the church
Location120 E. Edenton St., Raleigh, North Carolina
Coordinates35°46′51.21″N 78°38′15.04″W / 35.7808917°N 78.6375111°W / 35.7808917; -78.6375111
Built1848
ArchitectRichard Upjohn; Hobart Upjohn
Architectural styleGothic Revival
Part ofCapitol Area Historic District (ID78001978)
NRHP reference No.70000469 (original)
87002597 (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 28, 1970
Boundary increaseDecember 23, 1987
Designated NHLDecember 23, 1987
Designated CPApril 15, 1978

Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church on Capitol Square, is an Episcopal church at 120 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1848–53 to a design by Richard Upjohn, it is one of the first Gothic Revival churches in the American South. The church was built for a parish established in 1821; its minister is the Rev. James P. Adams. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.