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St. John's Church
Hampton, Virginia
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By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010 | |
| | | 1. St. John's Church Marker | | |
Inscription. The oldest Anglican parish in continuous existence in America. Established in 1610, this is the fourth church built in the parish. It was erected in 1728 in the shape of a Latin cross. Its walls are two feet thick. The bricks are laid in Flemish bond. Its communion silver bears the hallmark 1618 and has been termed "the most precious relic in the Anglican Church in America." These venerable walls have suffered during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the War Between the States.
Location. 37° 1.541′ N, 76° 20.802′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of West Queens Way and High Court Lane on West Queens Way. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton VA 23669, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hampton Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); St. John’s Church (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth City Parish (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Laydon (within shouting distance of this marker); Hampton Courthouse (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); The Courthouse (about 700 feet away); McDowell's Inn (about 700 feet away); The Northeast Corner (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Hampton.
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By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010 | |
| | | 2. West Queen St & High Court Ln | | |
1. Brief History of St. John's Episcopal Church. (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
2. St. John's Church (pdf file). National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
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By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010 | |
| | | 3. St. John's Church (front) | | |
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By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010 | |
| | | 4. St. John's Church (rear) | | |
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By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010 | |
| | | 5. St. John's Church Graveyard | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 478 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.
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