Presbyterian Church
Posted by: 
flyingmoose
N 38° 52.839 W 077° 10.090
18S E 311929 N 4305766
Quick Description: This marker is located on the westbound side of Route 7 and parking is best in the church parking lot.
These Falls Church Markers are less than half the size the State markers so keep your eyes peeled.
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 5/26/2006 2:38:24 PM
Waymark Code: WMDH3
Views: 8
Long Description:In 1848 Presbyerians first met in private homes. In 1854, Dr. Simon
J. Groot bought 11 acres for $179 (part of 1729 248-acre Trammell
Grant); built two-story Groot Hall in 1856; used for sunday
services, private school, community groups, town hall, and Union
Army hospital. Presbyterians bought hall in 1866; used until torn
down in 1925. East of Groot Hall, gothic style church with steepled
bell tower was built in 1884 from local granite; it was the town's
first stone building. At least half of original church still faces
Fairfax Street; remodeled in 1890s and 1968, added sunday school in
1928; enlarged sanctuary in 1954.
