St. Mary's Episcopal Church

This perfectly preserved 1887 Gothic Revival masterpiece, one of KC's oldest churches, narrowly survived urban renewal and is rumored to be haunted.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

1307 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 (Map)
Built: 1887
Architect/Style: William Halsey Wood // Gothic Revival
Area: Just south of East Village

St. Mary's Episcopal Church, located at 1307 Holmes Street in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, is a historic landmark that has stood the test of time, both as a place of worship and as a beacon of community service.

Established in 1854 and originally named St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Mary’s has been an integral part of Kansas City's religious and cultural history for over a century. The current building, completed in 1887 in the Gothic Revival style, reflects the architectural grandeur of the era and the enduring faith of its congregation.

Architectural Significance