Augusta Stone Church

Augusta Stone Church (HM1O96)

Location: Fort Defiance, VA 24437 Augusta County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 14.295', W 78° 58.512'

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This, the oldest Presbyterian house of worship in Virginia, is an eloquent memorial to the liberty-loving, god-fearing Scotch-Irish folk who first settled this part of the valley.

Through their arduous labors the building was completed in 1747 and dedicated in 1749 under its first pastor, Dr. John Craig, a native of Northern Ireland. It served also as a fort during the Indian raids which followed Braddock's defeat.

The original walls extend from this spot to the wings in the rear, which were added in 1922.
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HM NumberHM1O96
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Year Placed1937
Placed ByBeverley Manor Chapter, D.A.R
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 27th, 2015 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 677204 N 4234188
Decimal Degrees38.23825000, -78.97520000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 14.295', W 78° 58.512'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 14' 17.7" N, 78° 58' 30.72" W
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Area Code(s)540
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 38 Old Stone Church Rd, Fort Defiance VA 24437, US
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