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

Jacksonville Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Kevin W., June 24, 2020

1. Jacksonville Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. The Jacksonville Presbyterian Church was established in this building in 1850 and was the first church built in the Town. The building was constructed by Henry Dillon using plans from an 1830’s book, “Practical House Carpenter,” by Asher Benjamin. Dillon used handmade bricks, seen in the front portion of the building, made nearby.

The building has seen continuous use since its construction. The Methodist congregation of Jacksonville shared the building in the 1850’s and 60’s. When the Presbyterians moved to their new building, the building was privately purchased and used for many things including an art gallery and a slot track racing venue. The Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 A.F. & A.M. have owned the building since 1992.

Erected by Floyd County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 36° 54.686′ N, 80° 19.081′ W. Marker is in Floyd, Virginia, in Floyd County. It is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is near the Floyd Masonic Lodge building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 E Main Street, Floyd VA 24091, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, 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.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nannie Harmon Howard House (a few steps from this marker); Robley Evans (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Floyd County War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Floyd County Confederate Memorial (about 600 feet away); Floyd (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Floyd (about 700 feet away); The Crooked Road (about 700 feet away); Warren G. Lineberry Community Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floyd.

Jacksonville Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 24, 2020

2. Jacksonville Presbyterian Church and Marker

Photographed by Kevin W., June 24, 2020

3. Jacksonville Presbyterian Church and Marker

Photo of the side and rear of the church. Marker is on the far left, near the street.

Virginia Historic Landmark Plaque for the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 24, 2020

4. Virginia Historic Landmark Plaque for the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church

Jacksonville Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., June 24, 2020

5. Jacksonville Presbyterian Church

Now home to the Floyd Masonic Lodge.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2020, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 25, 2020, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.