Saint Paul's Episcopal Church - Petersburg, Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 13.738 W 077° 24.323
18S E 286604 N 4122983
Historic Episcopal church in Petersburg, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMT4ZW
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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Saint Paul's Church

The Saint Paul's Church also known as Saint Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, is a historic Episcopal church in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. It was designed by Niernsee & Neilson and built between 1855 and 1857, in the Gothic Revival style. The church is constructed of brick and features a three-story entrance tower. Also on the property are a contributing rectory (c. 1860) and parish house (1922). The church was attended by Robert E. Lee during the Siege of Petersburg in 1864-65.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is located in the Petersburg Courthouse Historic District.

 The church continues to serve its parish.  The parish dates to 1643.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1855

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM

Street address of Church:
102 N. Union St.
Petersburg, Virginia


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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