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

“The Old Church”

Erected on this spot in 1753

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

1. “The Old Church” Marker

Inscription. Established originally on the Pamunkey River prior to 1684

Subsequently moved to the village of “Old Church” and rebuilt in 1718

The Rev. Patrick Henry officiated 1737-1777

Erected 1932 by Hanover Branch, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1684.

Location. 37° 38.675′ N, 77° 13.263′ W. Marker is near Mechanicsville, Virginia, in Hanover County. It is at the intersection of Old Church Road and McClellan Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Church Road. The marker is adjacent to the historic Old Church Tavern. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mechanicsville VA 23111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stuart's Ride (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edmund Ruffin's Grave (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart’s Ride (approx. 1.4 miles away); Cavalry Action At Linney's (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart's Ride (approx. 2.4 miles away); Cornwallis's Route (approx. 3.1 miles away); "Old Virginia Barn" (approx. 3.8 miles away); "Prestley Barn" (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mechanicsville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Henry's Call to Arms (was approx. 3.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding “The Old Church”. Immanuel Episcopal Church was established in Hanovertown on the Pamunkey River in 1684. When the parish was divided, a new church was built

“The Old Church” Marker at Old Church Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

2. “The Old Church” Marker at Old Church Hotel

near this crossroads in 1718. It became known as "Old Church". By 1853 the wooden structure had fallen into disrepair. A new brick church was built several hundred yards south of this marker and serves the parish till this day.

Also see . . .
1. Immanuel Episcopal Church history. (Submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Civil War Traveler. Lee vs. Grant: The 1864 Overland Campaign Tour (Submitted on April 1, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Immanuel Episcopal Church built in 1853. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, March 28, 2009

3. Immanuel Episcopal Church built in 1853.

Old Church Hotel (private residence) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, January 31, 2009

4. Old Church Hotel (private residence)

Cold Harbor, Va, vicinity. Cavalry horses outside the Old Church Hotel. <i>Library of Congress</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Timothy O'Sullivan, June 4, 1864

5. Cold Harbor, Va, vicinity. Cavalry horses outside the Old Church Hotel. Library of Congress

Headquarters of General Sheridan's Cavalry Corps.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 4,993 times since then and 166 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on March 27, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.