Presbyterian Church of Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg, VA
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vhasler
N 38° 18.131 W 077° 27.616
18S E 284869 N 4242207
This church structure has endured a Civil War battle, and subsequent use as a hospital.
Waymark Code: WM9YK7
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2010
Views: 3
The present church was built in 1833. During the Battle of Fredericksburg, the sanctuary roof sustained heavy damage. Even after the repairs were made, two cannon balls were left lodged at the front of the sanctuary. The church and its orphanage were used subsequently has a hospital. Clara Barton, who later founded the Red Cross, and Walt Whitman, who came to find his brother (fortunately still alive, although wounded) served in the hospital. Reference: history portion church website (link below)
The congregation remains active in community life and ministry.
Street address:
300 George Street or 810 Princess Anne St.
SW of Princess Anne and George Sts
Fredericksburg, VA USA
22401
County / Borough / Parish: Fredericksburg
Year listed: 1984
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1825-1849
Historic function: Religion
Current function: Religion
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2010 To: 12/31/2010
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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