St. James' Episcopal Church - Leesburg, Virginia
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BruceS
N 39° 07.024 W 077° 33.920
18S E 278214 N 4332901
Historic Episcopal Church in the Leesburg Historic District in Leesburg, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMKK15
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2014
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The parish for St. James Episcopal Church, the Shelburne parish was established in 1770. The present church building was constructed beginning in 1885 with the first services held in 1887. The church is constructed of rough-cut stone and is in Romanesque Revival style. The church features an asymmetrical facade with a projecting tower with a massive Serlian-arched entry set in its base and a tripartite window with round-arched openings. Over the years the church has had a few different additions. In 1929 the church was damaged significantly in a fire, the church was restored to its current configuration. The church continues serve its active parish and has three services each Sunday.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1895
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:30 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
14 Cornwall Street NW
Leesburg, Virginia
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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