Bluemont Presbyterian Church - Fancy Gap, Virginia - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Bluemont Presbyterian Church is one of six rock churches built by Rev. Bob Childress, who was the subject of the book, "The Man Who Moved a Mountain" by Richard C. Davids. Bluemont is the largest of the six rock churches. The church was built in 1919 and stands adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway just north of Fancy Gap, Virginia. Visitors who wish to view the property are encouraged to do so, but tours are not available. The six churches are a popular regional attraction. Church can be viewed from the Blue Ridge Parkway near mile marker 192. Reverend Stewart Childress, who is the grandson of Bob Childress still conduct services every Sunday at Bluemont and the nearby Mayberry Presbyterian Church.

Street address: Blue Ridge Parkway - Mile Marker 192 Fancy Gap, Va United States 24328 County / Borough / Parish: Patrick County Year listed: 2007 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Engineering, Religion Periods of significance: 1919 - 1974 Historic function: Religion Current function: Religion Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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