The town called "Shenandoah" is in Page County. Not far from town is this handsome brick church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church. (Many churches are named after St. Paul.) This church was built in 1927 but its roots date back to 1782.
A sign next to the parking lot commemorates a Brick Church School which stood nearby from 1896 to 1918. Some foundation stones are still there. The photo on the upper-right of the sign shows a different school, which now stands in Luray.
Behind the sign is a pretty view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Across the road (U.S. 340) is a farm. The long buildings appear to be poultry houses. Other farms are nearby.
Linking to InSpired Sunday and The Barn Collective.
Beautiful church!
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I think I have said this before - but there are lots of features in these church buildings that have echoes of buildings in Melbourne - I assume they are of a similar age.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M, Melbourne
...Linda, nice Virginia views. Beautiful church and it's hard to miss these low long chicken barns. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteThe church is beautiful, but I really enjoy the views of the mountains and of the country side.
ReplyDeleteLove the windows of that church. I might have to take a ride ;)
ReplyDeleteThere are at least 3 lovely churches in that area along 340.
DeleteThere's nothing more interesting than church architecture,especially if you know the history!
ReplyDeleteLovely old church!
ReplyDeleteTrinity Lutheran church in Augusta county my ancestors.
ReplyDeleteMichael keinadt came in 1772.. Name evolved to Koiner kiner Coiner Coyner
Mother was Coyner
Father was Coiner!! West Virginia!! Have visited the church and cemetery! Maybe close to you?
That is a very nice church
ReplyDeleteThat church definitely is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteYes, one of the Lutheran churches here is named St. Paul.
That is a distinguished looking church. I love the mountain view.
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