Near Ashland in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Slash Church

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

1. Slash Church Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1729-32 as the Upper Church of Saint Paul's Parish, Hanover County, Slash Church's location next to swampy woods (a "slash" in 18th-century terms) gave it its name. The Reverend Patrick Henry, uncle of the famous patriot, served as rector from 1737 until 1777. Among its early worshipers the church claims Patrick Henry, Dolley Madison, and Henry Clay, all once residents of the area. During the Civil War, Slash Church was used as a hospital and gave a nearby battle its name. This white weatherboarded structure survives as the oldest and best-preserved frame colonial church in Virginia, and the only one to escape enlargement.

Erected 1998 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number E-105.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.

Location. 37° 42.935′ N, 77° 24.788′ W. Marker is near Ashland, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is at the intersection of Peaks Road (County Route 657) and Mount Hermon Road (County Route 656), on the right when traveling west on Peaks Road. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland VA 23005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hanover Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); Janie Porter Barrett (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cornwallis’s Route (approx. 3.7 miles away); John Henry Smyth (approx. 3.7 miles away); Rutland (approx. 3.9 miles away); Liberty Golden Eagle (approx. 3.9 miles away); The Colonial River Road (approx. 3.9 miles away); Jackson's March to Mechanicsville (approx. 4 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. The History of Slash Church built 1729 to present. This history is available to download in Word.doc or PDF format & has been updated as of 2011. Slash holds services at 10:45 am every Sunday as Disciples of Christ since its purchase in 1842 & is open for tours by appointment. (Submitted on April 25, 2011, by Dianne A Jones of Hanover, Virginia.)

2. Official website for Slash Church. (Submitted on September 10, 2016, by Dianne A Jones of Hanover, Virginia.)

Peaks Road & Mount Hermon Road. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

2. Peaks Road & Mount Hermon Road.

Slash Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

3. Slash Church

Slash Church Plaque. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

4. Slash Church Plaque.

Slash Church today. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

5. Slash Church today.

Slash Church Battlefield (Battle of Hanover Courthouse) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 25, 2010

6. Slash Church Battlefield (Battle of Hanover Courthouse)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,292 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 15, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on September 27, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.