Christ Church (Saluda, Virginia)

Christ Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Saluda, Middlesex County, Virginia. It was constructed in 1712–1714, and is a one-story, rectangular brick building with a gable roof. It measures 60 feet by 33 feet, 6 inches. The church was restored in 1843, and a gable-roofed vestibule added.[3] Burials in the churchyard include Congressman Andrew Jackson Montague and Chesty Puller.

Christ Church
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Christ Church (Saluda, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Christ Church (Saluda, Virginia)
Christ Church (Saluda, Virginia) is located in the United States
Christ Church (Saluda, Virginia)
LocationOff VA 638, north of the junction with VA 33, Saluda, Virginia
Coordinates37°36′34″N 76°32′48″W
Area9 acres (3.6 ha)
Built1712 (1712)-1714
NRHP reference No.72001408[1]
VLR No.059-0002
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 3, 1972
Designated VLRMarch 21, 1972[2]

The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission staff (March 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Christ Church" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo

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