Williamsburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Methodism in Williamsburg
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2021
1. Methodism in Williamsburg Marker
Inscription.
Methodism in Williamsburg. . Methodism entered Williamsburg when Joseph Pilmor, a "missionary" sent by Wesley, preached in the yard of the Capitol in August 1772. The new faith made only slow progress in the heavily Church of England/Episcopal town. On his first visit in 1781, Francis Asbury observed that "Williamsburg [was] formerly the seat of government, now moved to Richmond, thus the worldly glory is departed from it; as to Divine glory, it never had any." Yet Methodism began its slow rise even as the town began its long decline, and this congregation dates continuously from at least 1785.
Methodism entered Williamsburg when Joseph Pilmor, a "missionary" sent by Wesley, preached in the yard of the Capitol in August 1772. The new faith made only slow progress in the heavily Church of England/Episcopal town. On his first visit in 1781, Francis Asbury observed that "Williamsburg [was] formerly the seat of government, now moved to Richmond, thus the worldly glory is departed from it; as to Divine glory, it never had any." Yet Methodism began its slow rise even as the town began its long decline, and this congregation dates continuously from at least 1785.
Erected by Williamsburg United Methodist Church, given in memory of James W. Patterson (1934 - 2003).
Location. 37° 16.074′ N, 76° 42.774′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Virginia. Marker is on Jamestown Road (Virginia Route 5) just south of Cary Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Williamsburg United Methodist Church (here, next to this
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 26, 2021
2. Williamsburg United Methodist Church
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