Near Berryville in Clarke County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Buck Marsh Baptist Church

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 8, 2007

1. Buck Marsh Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized near this spot by Wm. and Daniel Fristoe in 1772. Constituted by elders John Marks and John Garrard, the later serving as its pastor. James Ireland served as pastor from 1778–1806 and is buried here.

Erected 1958 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number J-1a.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 39° 9.846′ N, 77° 58.537′ W. Marker is near Berryville, Virginia, in Clarke County. Marker is at the intersection of Lord Fairfax Highway (U.S. 340) and Trapp Hill Road (County Route 729), on the right when traveling south on Lord Fairfax Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berryville VA 22611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buck Marsh Fight (a few steps from this marker); Lee's Bivouac, Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.3 miles away); Berryville Wagon Train Raid (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Ireland (approx. 0.8 miles away); Traveler Was Tethered on This Spot (approx. 0.9 miles

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away); Berryville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Clarke County Courthouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Clarke County Civil War Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berryville.

Regarding Buck Marsh Baptist Church. Buck Marsh Church site is north of present day John Mosby Highway (Route 7) but is inaccessible at present.

J 1a near the Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) Overpass image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 8, 2007

2. J 1a near the Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) Overpass

The Buck Marsh Baptist Church marker is one of the last "old" markers in Clarke County, as evidenced by the date erected, text style, and font.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,304 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.