Henrico in Henrico County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Deep Run Baptist Church

By Bernard Fisher, December 10, 2009

1. Deep Run Baptist Church Marker

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Founded here in 1742, Deep Run Baptist Church was established as an Episcopal chapel. Modeled after St. John's Church in Richmond, it was constructed in 1749 with wooden pegs and beams that remain part of the present structure. During the Revolutionary War, the church served as a hospital for wounded soldiers, and the Marquis de Lafayette reportedly used it as a gathering place. In 1791 it became Hungry Baptist Church. In 1819 the name was changed to Deep Run Baptist. Since its beginning the church has continued to serve as a place of worship in this community.

Erected 2002 by County of Henrico. (Marker Number HC-18.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.

Location. 37° 38.288′ N, 77° 35.153′ W. Marker is in Henrico, Virginia, in Henrico County. Marker is on Three Copt Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Cox Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10907 Three Chopt Road, Henrico VA 23233, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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By Bernard Fisher, December 10, 2009

2. Deep Run Baptist Church Marker

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within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Coal Pit Railroad Bed (approx. 0.9 miles away); Deep Run School (approx. 1.6 miles away); Short Pump (approx. 1.7 miles away); "Right arm to partner & Reel" (approx. 2.1 miles away); Tommy Edwards (approx. 2.1 miles away); Chief Powhatan (approx. 2.2 miles away); Virginia Home for Boys (approx. 2.4 miles away); Quioccasin, Westwood and Pryor Cemeteries (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henrico.

Also see . . . Three Chopt District Historic Sites - Deep Run Baptist Church. (Submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

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By Bernard Fisher, December 10, 2009

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 863 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.