St John's Anglican Church

Port Albert was established in 1841 and served as the major port for Gippsland. The first Anglican service in Port Albert was held in June 1856 in the Customs House. The church was opened with a service on 8th March 1863. On 14th January 1884 a bushfire impacted the town destroying the church. Fortunately, the furnishings were saved by the efforts of the women residents because the men were fighting the fire.

The new church was completed, and a special service held on Sunday 26th July 1885. A handsome memorial window was presented by Mr G Griffith of Foster in memory of his son Foster Griffith. The communion rail is part of the Clonmel that sank off the Port Albert coast in ….. In recent years, due to the efforts of The Friends of St. John’s and local residents, the church has been restored and repainted.