"This building used by Presbyterians until 1834;
by the Baptists, 1834-1858;
by Old School Baptist Church of Color, 1858-1886;
by Federal troops as a stable during War between the States when it was damaged by shell fire;
by Public School for Negro Children, 1875-1929;
by National Guard as armory, 1929-1940.
Restored, 1941-1950"
December 29, 2019
Old Stone Presbyterian Church
Winchester, Virginia
Erected 1788
Next to the church is a statue of Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan (left), who was a member of the church.
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looks intertesting
ReplyDeleteI assume it's been converted into a home.
ReplyDeleteNo. I assume they open it for special occasions but I have not seen it listed for any so far.
Delete...this lovely building sure has had many lives!
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ReplyDeleteThanks, I think it looks beautiful too!
DeleteLooks a lovely building.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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Lovely building, with a long history.
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