Sheffield in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Quaker Meeting House

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

1. Quaker Meeting House Marker

Inscription. In the mid-18th century, members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) settled in the Lynchburg area, initially worshiping in one another's houses. According to local tradition, the first meetinghouse was constructed here of logs in 1757 and enlarged in 1763. In 1768 it burned and the next year a frame church was built. It stood until 1792, when construction began on a stone meetinghouse completed in 1798. It deteriorated after 1835 as many Quakers, who opposed slavery, emigrated from Lynchburg and Virginia to free states. The meetinghouse was restored in the 20th century as the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church. John Lynch, the founder of Lynchburg, and his mother, Sarah Lynch, are buried in the adjacent cemetery.

Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number L-20.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.

Location. 37° 22.415′ N, 79° 11.491′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Sheffield.

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Marker is at the intersection of Fort Avenue (Business Route 460) and Coronado Lane, on the right when traveling east on Fort Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sandusky (a few steps from this marker); 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of John Lynch (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Quaker Meeting House (about 500 feet away); To The Memory Of The Union Soldiers (approx. half a mile away); Lynchburg (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Sandusky (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Also see . . . South River Meeting House. Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church (Submitted on April 14, 2012.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

2. Quaker Meeting House Marker

Quaker Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

3. Quaker Meeting House

Quaker Meeting House interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

4. Quaker Meeting House interior

Quaker of South River Meeting 1757 - 1839 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

5. Quaker of South River Meeting 1757 - 1839

This tablet is dedicated to the memory of those devout people who once worshipped in this church, then on the edge of the forest, and who by their example of piety, fortitude and firmness of character make their influence still felt in the city which they founded.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,005 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.