St George's Church (George Town)

Malaysia / Pulau Pinang / Butterworth / George Town
St George's Church
Oldest Anglican church in Malaysia

Saint George Church, is reportedly the oldest Anglican church in Malaysia. Built by convicts, at the corner of Lebuh Farquhar and Jalan Mesjid Kapitan Keling, it has been faithfully holding services since its conception in 1818. The grand Francis Light memorial that rests in front of the church is a reflection of Penang's tribute to Francis Light, who established the island in 1786. Stroll through the grounds and if you are lucky, you might just hear sweet strains of the church choir practising. Services in English are held on Sundays at 8.30am.


Address: 1 Jalan Lebuh Farguhar, 10200 Penang
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Coordinates:   5°25'10"N   100°20'20"E

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  • The St George's Anglican Church along Farquhar Street is one of the loveliest heritage buildings in George Town, Penang. It is on the route of a walking tour I am establishing for AsiaExplorers. The formation of the St George's Church was credited to Reverend Robert Sparke Hutchings, the same person who founded the Penang Free School, the oldest English school in Southeast Asia, and who gave his name to Hutchings School nearby. To see photos and get more details about the St George's Anglican Church, go to: http://www.asiaexplorers.com/malaysia/st_george_church_penang.htm
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