Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to Historic St. John’s Church

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 13, 2014

1. Welcome to Historic St. John’s Church Marker

Inscription. St. John’s Church is an active Episcopal church and a national historic landmark. The church was built in 1741 as part of the Henrico Parish, which was established in 1611. It was here on 23 March 1775, that Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Liberty or Death” speech to the second Virginia Convention.

Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Visitors are always welcome to attend. Private church services, such as weddings and funerals, are closed to the public.

Guided tours of the church are offered Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tour information, an interpretive exhibition, and a gift shop are located in the Visitor Center, the brick building to the right of the church. Tours are not conducted during worship services or other sacred functions.

Please do not sit or lean of fragile gravestones. Rubbings may be taken only with prior permission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1775.

Location. 37° 31.91′ N, 77° 25.18′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia

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. It is in Church Hill. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Broad Street and North 24th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John’s Church (a few steps from this marker); St. John's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Saint John’s Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Major William Mayo (within shouting distance of this marker); British Invasion of Richmond, January 1781 (within shouting distance of this marker); George Wythe (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick Henry Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . St. John’s Church. (Submitted on July 5, 2010.)

St. John’s Church Map image. Click for full size.

July 5, 2010

2. St. John’s Church Map

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2010

3. St. John’s Church Markers

St. John’s Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2010

4. St. John’s Church

George Wythe Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2010

5. George Wythe Gravesite

Elizabeth Arnold Poe Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 5, 2010

6. Elizabeth Arnold Poe Gravesite

Old St. John's Church, Richmond, Va. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME.

7. Old St. John's Church, Richmond, Va.

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,031 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 7. submitted on May 10, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.