Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Church On The Main

Church Plan

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

1. Church On The Main Marker

Inscription. This 30 x60' brick church, marked by the remnants of a builder’s trench, was constructed in a simple rectangular plan with doors on the west and the south. Holes marking the location of scaffolding employed during construction flank the perimeter of the trench. A series of larger post impressions in the center of the building were most likely left by floor supports, while others outside the west door may indicate the position of a later porch. A single grave and a vault for two burials also were discovered in the church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 37° 14.278′ N, 76° 46.502′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. It can be reached from Sir Gilbert Loop north of Prince Trevor Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsburg VA 23185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Virginia’s Peninsula,

in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

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: Battle of Green Spring (here, next to this marker); Battle of Green Spring Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Church On The Main (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

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named Church On The Main (within shouting distance of this marker); John Smith Explores the Chesapeake (approx. 0.4 miles away); Drainage Ditches (approx. half a mile away); Native Life (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Green Spring (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016

2. Church On The Main Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.