Washington in Beaufort County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Free Church
St. Peter's Churchyard
Photographed by Dave W, June 18, 2023
1. Free Church Marker
Washington's original "free" church, open to all denominations, was constructed on lot 50 of the town's plat, created by Col. James Bonner, the founder of Washington, circa 1776. Bonner and two other Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here. The earliest marked grave is dated 1765.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 35° 32.493′ N, 77° 3.208′ W. Marker is in Washington, North Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is at the intersection of North Bonner Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Bonner Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 E Main St, Washington NC 27889, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Susan Dimock (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Siege of Washington (about 400 feet away); W.M. Chauncey (about 400 feet away); Washington (about 500 feet away); Washington, North Carolina (about 500 feet away); Dr. Washington
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Photographed by Dave W, June 18, 2023
2. Free Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
