Downtown in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Little England Chapel
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
1. Little England Chapel Marker
Little England Chapel, originally known as the Ocean Cottage Sunday School, was built about 1879 on property provided by Daniel F. Cock. Hampton Institute students regularly offered Sunday school lessons here to the African American Newtown community from the early 1880's into the 20th century. By 1890 the chapel had become known for its sewing club. The Newtown Improvement and Civic Club also held meetings at the chapel and programs of worship, singing and concerts took place here. The club acquired the property in 1954. The church was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1981 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number WY-95.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 37° 0.794′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Little England Chapel and Newtown (a few steps from this marker); Little England (approx. half a mile away); Wythe’s Birthplace (approx. half a mile away); Edward Braddock (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Church at Kecoughtan (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Academy (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Battle of Ironclads (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stalemate in Hampton Roads (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Also see . . . Little England Chapel (pdf file). National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
2. Kecoughtan Rd & Ivy Home Rd
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 31, 2010
3. Little England Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
