Petersburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Methodist Meeting House
Erected 1984 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number QA-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.
Location. 37° 13.851′ N, 77° 24.984′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Fleet Street and Grove Avenue (Virginia Route 36), on the right when traveling north on Fleet Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg VA 23803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Appomattox River Heritage Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Silk Mill (about 800 feet away); Shaping Of The Town (about 800 feet away); Railroad Crossing Over The Appomattox River (about 800 feet away); Simms Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Local Workforce At The Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beginning of Ettrick (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of Virginia State University (approx. 0.2 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.