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
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Northern Neck. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Inc. (here, next to this marker); Virginia Founders, Revolutionary War Patriots and War of 1812 Veterans (here, next to this marker);
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 2,055 times since then and 24 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.
