St. John's Episcopal Church - Hopewell, VA - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The area of Hopewell called City Point was the staging area for the Union Army near the end of the Civil War. The port nearby was the busiest port in the world just before the fall of Petersburg and Richmond in 1865.

Prior to the Union Army's occupation of City Point, Confederate forces used St. John's church as a signaling station. In 1864 Union forces invaded the area with little resistance, took control of the signaling station, and captured several Confederate signalmen. The church was used as a temporary prison until a federal prison called the Bull Ring was completed.

The church was refurbished in the 1890's and the adjacent Parish House was completed in 1933. The original church bell, purchased in 1843, sits on a pedestal in the church yard.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/01/1840 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 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: 505 Cedar Lane Hopewell, VA USA 23860 If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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