Colonial Church in Kilmarnock, VA - Historic Photo 1930

This vintage photograph captures the historic architecture of a Colonial church located in Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, Virginia. Built in 1669, this church is notable for being the only Colonial church in Virginia that retains its original furnishings, including a high pulpit, communion table, and intricately carved font. The building features a cruciform layout with a vaulted ceiling, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.

The church was commissioned by Robert King Carter, a prominent figure in Virginias colonial history, and his father, John Carter, is buried nearby the chancel. This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection that documents the architectural history of the region.

Published in Henry Irving Brocks 1930 work, Colonial Churches in Virginia, this photograph serves as a valuable resource for understanding colonial ecclesiastical architecture and history.

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