Near Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Church On The Main
Site Plan
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, October 23, 2016
1. Church On The Main Marker
Inscription.
Church On The Main. Site Plan. This archaeological site consists of the remains of the church, the cemetery, and the surrounding fences. All that remains to indicate the location and size of the church below grade is a small remnant of the foundation builder's trench. The 30' x 60' brick structure was constructed on an east/west axis. Grave shafts appearing below the plowzone soils as well as fence post molds and ditches delineated the cemetery. No above grade markers were discovered for the 210 graves. They were surrounded by several generations of fences, which included post and rail and zig-zag styles. The absence of graves in certain locations indicates the placement of paths and entrances into the church.
This archaeological site consists of the remains of the church, the cemetery, and the surrounding fences. All that remains to indicate the location and size of the church below grade is a small remnant of the foundation builder's trench. The 30' x 60' brick structure was constructed on an east/west axis. Grave shafts appearing below the plowzone soils as well as fence post molds and ditches delineated the cemetery. No above grade markers were discovered for the 210 graves. They were surrounded by several generations of fences, which included post and rail and zig-zag styles. The absence of graves in certain locations indicates the placement of paths and entrances into the church.
Location. 37° 14.267′ N, 76° 46.493′ W. Marker is near Williamsburg, Virginia, in James City County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Church On The Main (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Church On The Main
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 261 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2016, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
