We learned a lot about the history of Prince William County One of the primary factors in the colonization of the "New World" was to escape both religious and political persecution. Churches had written "laws" and a governing body that provided much of the basis for civil law and sense of community in daily life. That structure played an important part in the development of rural America throughout the 19th century. Prince William County was just such a rural commuity until the end of World War II and had an abundance of them. Fortunately, eight have survived and are … (13 comments)
historic churches of prince william county: The Very Active 1810 Greenwich Presbyterian Church Nokesville, VA
- 11/04/12 09:55 PM
The story of Greenwich Presbyterian in Nokesville began with the birth of Aminta Elizabeth Douglass who was born April 1, 1777 in Maryland. In April, 1802 she married Gilbert Irland Moxley and moved to Greenwich, VA. Shortly after her arrival she began holding religious services in her home. They were so popular a small log building was built to serve as a place of worship. Records indicate that an 1810 meeting was the basis for the founding of Greenwich Presbyterian Church. By 1812 it was necessary to replace the original log cabin with a larger one. As both the congregation and area grew … (13 comments)
historic churches of prince william county: Hatcher's Memorial Baptist At Home In An 1847 Stone Sanctuary
- 02/20/12 10:11 PM
The church above was built in 1847 by Episcopalians and named Saint James. At some point in time they used it as the Prince William Academy. It was next acquired by the Church of the Brethren. During the Civil War it was used by both Confederate and Union troops as a barracks and hospital. By the end of the war the interior of the church was in ruins, but the solid stone exterior was intact. In 1866 a Baptist church was organized in Brentsville. There are no records to indicate where services were held. However, in 1897 then pastor Dr. William … (16 comments)
historic churches of prince william county: From 1801 Courthouse To Historic Church - St Paul's Haymarket VA
- 01/16/12 10:44 PM
In 1801 a district courthouse serving Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William Counties was built in Haymarket VA. In 1807 the Virginia General Assembly established circuit courts in each county and ordered the building be sold In 1809 it was sold to the Hygeia Academy (a medical college} which was a financial failure In 1822 it was resold to William Skinker,Jr who allowed it to be used as a church by Episcopalians and Presbyterians In 1830 he deeded it to St Paul's in memory of his wife and is the oldest church in continuous use in Prince William County. During the … (7 comments)
historic churches of prince william county: Bethel - The Little Church That Survived The Civil War
- 01/01/12 10:37 PM
Bethel Church has been at the same intersection (Smoketown and Minnieville) since it was built in 1850. Originally, it sat across from the Sunoco service station in what would have been the middle of Smoketown Road. In 1977 the Bethel Historical Society had the building moved to its present site on the grounds of Bethel United Methodist Church. The society oversees and maintains the building. Land for the church was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Burr Glasscock - he was a member of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. Building materials were gathered by neighbors. The two major Civil War … (22 comments)
historic churches of prince william county: Built In 1874 And Still Worshipping
- 12/31/11 06:27 AM
The Brentsville Union Church was completed in 1874 and is still available for worship services by local religious groups. The church is part of the 28 acre Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. The church, 1822 courthouse, 1822 jail and 1922 one room schoolhouse are now owned and maintained by Prince William County. There is a rope from the belfry to the sanctuary near the front door. The bell was rung to signal worship and other events. It is said the original bell was removed for use elsewhere by Presbyterians - I didn't know "my people" would do that sort of thing :) Architectural lines … (16 comments)
Those words were spoken in 1905 by Thomas J. Moore, a newly elected Trustee of Buckhall United Methodist Church in Manassas. Prior to that Buckhall was served once a month by a Methodist circuit rider pastor. In June 1905 Joseph and Lydia Hensley donated land for the construction of a church. It was completed in 1906 at a total cost of $830.80. Buckhall United Methodist has continued to grow and serve the community. While the original sanctuary still stands proudly at the corner of the Prince William Parkway and Moore Drive it … (22 comments)
According to the Ebnezer Baptist Church website it was the first African American church in this part of Northern Virginia. Located in the Town of Occoquan, land for the church was purchased in 1881, only seven years after the town itself was incorporated. The first cornerstone was laid on the first Sunday of May 1883 The congregation was founded by Reverend Lewis Henry Bailey, a former slave and member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Alexandria VA. Since the original site could not support a needed expansion, a large tract of land at Minnieville and Telegraph Roads was … (7 comments)
historic churches of prince william county: Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church South Built 1894 In Nokesville
- 12/28/11 10:03 PM
Asbury Methodist Episcopal South in Nokesville is one of the many historic churches in Prince William County. There is very little documentation available except that seen on the marker that stands in front of the church. Photographing and researching these churches has given me the opportunity to better understand the early residents of Prince William County.
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historic churches of prince william county: Give Me That Old Time Religion
- 10/30/11 01:43 AM
The Brentsville Union Church was completed in 1874 and is still available for worship services by local religious groups. The church is part of the 28 acre Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. The church, 1822 courthouse, 1822 jail and 1922 one room schoolhouse are now owned and maintained by Prince William County.Architectural lines in rural America during the 18th and 19th century were clean, symmetrical and functional. Their simplicity was the source of their beauty.There are probably thousands of them standing and serving throughout the country today.
Even the decorative features of the windows and doors were understated.
Before Arthur … (18 comments)
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