Near Weems in Lancaster County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Christ Church Lancaster
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 5, 2009
1. Christ Church Lancaster Tablet
Christ Church Lancaster, a singular example of colonial church architecture, was completed circa 1735. This is Robert “King” Carter’s legacy to the community. Its simplicity stands as a witness to the importance of the Christian faith to the early American colonists.Erected 1999 by Virginia Society – National Society Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century, in October.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the The Colonial Dames of America series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 37° 40.838′ N, 76° 25.415′ W. Marker is near Weems, Virginia, in Lancaster County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Gaskin Road (County Route 709) and Christ Church Road (County Route 646). It is flush with the ground beside the walkway to the main entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weems VA 22576, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Inc.
this page online
Also see . . . David Miles’ Marker. The Christ Church website contains many pages on the history and architecture of Christ Church with many photographs. One of the photographs shows the stone set into the floor at the crossing of the east-west and north-south axis of the church. It reads “Here lyeth the body of Mr David Miles who died the 29 of Decembr 1674 and in ye 46 yeare of his age. Hodie mihi cras tibi” The latin translates to “Today for me, tomorrow for you.” (Submitted on November 8, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 5, 2009
2. Christ Church, Registered National Historic Landmark
“Christ Church has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1962.”
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 5, 2009
3. Christ Church Tablets and Christ Church
The Colonial Dames tablet is first, on the left of the walkway next to the Ennolls A Stephens tablet. The Registered National Historic Landmark tablet is on the right.
Photographed By Kevin W., August 12, 2010
4. Christ Church Lancaster Markers
In March 2010, the Founders, Patriots and Veterans Marker was added to the right of the National Historic Landmark plaque.
Photographed By Kevin W., August 12, 2010
5. The Kelley Plot at Christ Church Lancaster
As mentioned on the Founders, Patriots, and Veterans Marker above, the Kelley's are buried in a prominent spot on the church grounds. There was once a wall with an iron gate erected around the Kelley Plot, but that has not yet been restored. The gate and its key are on display in the visitor's center.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,618 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on August 17, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
