Near Brandy Station in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
St. James Episcopal Church
Photographed by David Graff, October 19, 2006
1. St. James Episcopal Church Marker
St. James
Episcopal Church
1840-1863
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 31.409′ N, 77° 52.101′ W. Marker is near Brandy Station, Virginia, in Culpeper County. It is on St. James Church Road (Virginia Route 676) 0.2 miles north of Beverly Ford Road ( Route 677), on the left when traveling north. The marker is 240 feet north of a short gravel road where St. James Church Road curves to a due north direction. It is at the start of a short trail leading to the former site of St. James Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandy Station VA 22714, 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: Battle of Brandy Station (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lee's Forgotten Warrior (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named The 1863-64 Winter Encampment
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle of Brandy Station (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The 1863-64 Winter Encampment (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Battle of Brandy Station (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. See also: Battle of Brandy Station - Confederate Line of Defense at St. James Church"
Also see . . . Contemporary Image of St. James Church at Brandy Station. Before the church was demolished by Federal troops, a US cavalryman sketched the church. A description of the church and its history is also provided. (Submitted on April 9, 2015, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia.)
Additional keywords. Brandy
Photographed by David Graff, October 19, 2006
2. St. James Episcopal Church Marker
Start of the trail to the site of the former church.
Photographed by David Graff, October 19, 2006
3. St. James Episcopal Church Site
Signs around the site indicate the layout of the building looking east. To the left was the vestible and at center was the west wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2015, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2015, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
