St. John's Historical Timeline

1874 - First Episcopal baptism in Abilene

1877 - First Episcopal burial; first Episcopal marriage

1878 - Church officially chartered; first bishop's visit

1879 - Building site at 6th and N. Buckeye secured

1883 - Original building completed

1885 - Building consecrated

1902 - Carriage stepping stone placed in front of the church

1905 - Electricity installed in the church

1909 - Rectory built and church enlarged

1926 - Front steps replaced

1939 - Church remodeled, enclosed in stone, and re-consecrated

1978 - Church celebrated 100th anniversary

2003 - Church celebrated 125th anniversary