Phoebus in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Second Church at Kecoughtan

Photographed by PaulwC3, May 15, 2014

1. Second Church at Kecoughtan Marker

Inscription. Nearby a monument marks the site of the second church at Kecoughtan (later Hampton), built in 1624 for Elizabeth City Parish, established 1610 and now the oldest Protestant parish in continuous existence in America. This building was replaced before 1667 by a third parish church west of the town and was pulled down in 1698.

Erected 1950 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number WY-89.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1624.

Location. 37° 1.385′ N, 76° 20.076′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Phoebus. It is on East Tyler Street 0.2 miles south of Settlers Landing Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the grounds of Hampton University, in front of the University Health Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 East Tyler Street, Hampton VA 23668, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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: This Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Church at Kecoughton (within shouting distance of this marker);

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First Church at Kecoughtan (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Springe of Sweete Water" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phenix Hall (about 400 feet away); Civil Rights (about 600 feet away); The Hampton Indian Program (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ultimate Sacrifice (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Regarding Second Church at Kecoughtan. The site of the church, owned by the St. John's Episcopal Church, is located behind the University Health Center.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the First Church at Kecoughtan marker shown.

Also see . . . St. John's Episcopal Church, Hampton, VA: Our History. (Submitted on May 17, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Wide view of the Second Church at Kecoughtan Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, May 15, 2014

2. Wide view of the Second Church at Kecoughtan Marker

Site of the Second Church at Kecoughtan image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, May 15, 2014

3. Site of the Second Church at Kecoughtan

The monument marks the site of the sanctuary, with red stakes marking the perimeter of the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,527 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.