A sacred slice of history! Includes a graveyard where the founding members of the congregation are buried. Not far from the property stands a historical marker for John Penn, one of North Carolina’s three signers of the Declaration of Independence. His home stood just three miles northeast. St. Peters Church was built in 1880. It is located on .84 acre in Stovall, North Carolina. The church features white clapboard siding, tall narrow windows, wood pews, heart pine floors, arched gothic ceiling, stained glass and the original bell tower. 1,172 square feet. $98,000
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$98,000 for a Circa 1880 Chapel on .84 Acres facing Hwy 15 in Stovall. Formerly known as St. Peters Episcopal Church and established by members of the Gregory Family w/ Graveyard on site. The Sanctuary has high ceilings, large double hung windows including a Stained Glass Arched Window in the Gothic Revival Alter Area. Flanking this area are 2 small rooms. It has a two story Bell Tower entrance w/ 2 large paneled doors leading into the Chapel with decorative beadboard walls, ceilings and pews. Building has electricalsystem that is disconnected, but no plumbing or modern heating/cooling and not connected to Stovall public water and sewer. Refer to the history and survey shown in the pictures and documents. The Cross and Statue of Jesus do not convey with the Sale. The large open lot has 174′ of Road Frontage on US 15 and elongated exit behind the store with 30′ on Cedar Ln. HISTORICAL TREASUREWAITING FOR A NEW CONGREGATION!
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