St. Stephen's Episcopal Church was built in 1821. During the Civil War, the church was used as a hospital. In the winter of 1863, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart and his staff attended church here.
I don't think of myself as Irish, but DNA shows I am 61% from the British Isles, so I probably have some Irish blood. Here is a traditional wish from Ireland for you:
May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart, and warmed by the smiles of the people you love.
The church does look old and has a interesting history from the sound of it. I'm 100% Irish, both my parents come from Southern Ireland ene though I was born in Oxford
ReplyDelete...I love the steeple.
ReplyDeleteHello, it is a pretty church. I like the steeple and entrance too. Enjoy your day, have a happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteWell done framing the church through the gateway...it's certainly got history in its walls.
ReplyDeleteLove old buildings and we have so many here, Happy day Diane
ReplyDeleteQuite a beautiful church. General Stuart was quite a character.
ReplyDeleteA very stately church. I have plenty of Irish in my family, confirmed by DNA, which was fun to find out!
ReplyDeleteInteresting looking church. I have a little Irish in me, but I am mostly Welsh, Dutch, and German.
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