Falls Church, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Carl Clifford, April 2, 2009
1. Presbyterian Church Marker
In 1846 Presbyterians first met in private homes. In 1854, Dr. Simon J. Groot bought 11 acres for $179 (part of 1729 246-acre Trammell grant); Built two-story Groot Hall in 1856; Used for Sunday services, private school, community groups, town hall, and Union army hospital. Presbyterians bought hall in 1866; Used until torn down in 1925. East of Groot Hall, Gothic style church with steepled bell tower was built in 1884 from local granite; It was the town's first stone building. At least half of the original church still faces Fairfax Street; Remodeled in 1890s and 1968. Added Sunday school in 1926; Enlarged sanctuary in 1954.
Erected by City of Falls Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, City of Falls Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 38° 52.824′ N, 77° 10.084′ W. Marker is in Falls Church, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Broad Street (State Highway 7) and North Fairfax Street on East Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 East Broad Street, Falls Church VA 22046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Jefferson Institute (about 500 feet away, measured
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Also see . . . Our history. Falls Church Presbyterian Church website entry (Submitted on August 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
2. Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 3, 2015
3. Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, September 12, 2007
4. Falls Church Presbyterian Church Extensions
The historic portion of the church is blocked by the trees on the right.
Photographed by Craig Swain, November 16, 2007
5. Original Section of the Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,093 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Carl Clifford of Arlington, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 5, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 9, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on November 18, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
