Woodstock in Shenandoah County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Reformed Church in the United States
Synod of the Potomac, Classis of Virginia
— St. Paul's Reformed Church, Woodstock, Virginia —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 23, 2020
1. Reformed Church in the United States Marker
Members of the Reformed Church were among the first settlers of the Shenandoah Valley.
The Rev. Michael Schlatter, Superintendent of Missions, visited a Reformed Congregation here on May 11, 1748.
The Classis of Virginia was organized in the original church located near here in May, 1825.
The Centennial Anniversary was observed here in May, 1925.
The Final Meeting of the Classis after its incorporation in the Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church was held here in May, 1940.
This tablet was dedicated as a memorial by the Classis of Virginia at its final meeting.
Erected 1940 by The Classis of Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1748.
Location. 38° 52.76′ N, 78° 30.425′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, Virginia, in Shenandoah County. Marker is at the intersection of East Spring Street and South Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west on East Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 South Main Street, Woodstock VA 22664, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Woodstock's Lovework (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lieutenant Colonel A.S. "Sandie" Pendleton C.S.A.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 23, 2020
2. The sign is on the side of the church.
The St. Paul's Church is now part of the United Church of Christ, which is descended from the Reformed Church movement.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
