Goochland in Goochland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Byrd Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, January 30, 2010
1. Byrd Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Byrd Presbyterian Church's congregation is descended from worshipers, organized by theologian and future Princeton University president Samuel Davies at Tucker Woodson's farm in 1748. By 1759 the group had its own building on Byrd Creek. In 1838 descendents of the original congregation began worshiping here when the existing structure was built. Byrd Presbyterian is a notable example of the simple brick churches constructed in Virginia during the 19th century. The building retains some of its original architectural features, including its slate roof and interior window valances, as well as its cemetery.
Byrd Presbyterian Church's congregation is descended from worshipers, organized by theologian and future Princeton University president Samuel Davies at Tucker Woodson's farm in 1748. By 1759 the group had its own building on Byrd Creek. In 1838 descendents of the original congregation began worshiping here when the existing structure was built. Byrd Presbyterian is a notable example of the simple brick churches constructed in Virginia during the 19th century. The building retains some of its original architectural features, including its slate roof and interior window valances, as well as its cemetery.
Erected 2001 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-55.)
Location. 37° 42.824′ N, 77° 56.404′ W. Marker is in Goochland, Virginia, in Goochland County. Marker is on Dogtown Road (Virginia Route 614) 0.1 miles north of Old Stage Road (Virginia Route 602), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2229 Dogtown Road, Goochland VA 23063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,016 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 2, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.