Rockfish Church
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N 37° 54.721 W 078° 50.736
17S E 689387 N 4198241
Virginia marker RA-4 describing a historic, regional Presbyterian church.
Waymark Code: WMCN91
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2011
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Rockfish Church
RA-4
The Rockfish meetinghouse was established here by 1746, making it one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in the region. James McCann conveyed land for a church and school. Samuel Black became the first pastor of the church in 1747. Thomas Mason built a new frame structure for the congregation about 1771. The present Greek Revival brick structure was constructed by 1854. Further modifications have been made to the building and grounds since that time, including an addition completed in 1995.
Marker Number: RA-4
Marker Title: Rockfish Church
Marker Location: Highway 151, north of Nellysford
County or Independent City: Nelson County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources, 2002
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