King George in King George County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Emmanuel Church

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2019

1. Emmanuel Church Marker

Inscription. Built in 1859 to support the community of Port Conway, the church was spared during the Civil War.

Erected 2013 by George Mason I Chapter, National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 38° 10.769′ N, 77° 11.137′ W. Marker is in King George, Virginia, in King George County. It is on James Madison Parkway (U.S. 301) north of Walsingham Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17062 James Madison Parkway, King George VA 22485, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Emmanuel Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); James Madison's Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); King George County / Caroline County (a few steps from this marker); This monument, until 1983 located on the Belle Grove Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Belle Grove Plantation (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Port Royal Harbor (approx. half a mile away); Port Royal (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Port Royal (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in King George.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Birthplace of Madison (was a few steps from this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Emmanuel Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2019

2. Emmanuel Church

The marker is on the brickwall to the left of the entrance gate.

National Register of Historic Places plaque on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2019

3. National Register of Historic Places plaque on the building

Virginia Historic Landmark plaque on the church building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2019

4. Virginia Historic Landmark plaque on the church building

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.