Zion Poplars Baptist Church

Zion Poplars Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located near Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 1894 during the Reconstruction Era, and served more than just religious functions. As one of the oldest independent African American congregations in Gloucester County, Virginia, the church also served the economic and educational needs of its community. It was built in the Gothic Revival style with vernacular detailing, attributed to the handiwork of Frank Braxton, a former slave. The church gained its name from the historical origins of the church and congregation, because the first services were held under seven united poplar trees. Four of these trees still stand on church grounds today.[3]

Zion Poplars Baptist Church
Zion Poplars Baptist Church is located in Virginia
Zion Poplars Baptist Church
Zion Poplars Baptist Church is located in the United States
Zion Poplars Baptist Church
Location7000 T.C. Walker Rd., Gloucester, Virginia
Coordinates37°23′58″N 76°30′33″W
Built1894
ArchitectBraxton, Frank
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.99000970[1]
VLR No.036-5001
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 05, 1999
Designated VLRJune 16, 1999[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.[1]

Inside of the church

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Natalie S. Robertson (August 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Zion Poplars Baptist Church" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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