Colonial Church in Kilmarnock, VA - Historic 1669 Design

This vintage photograph showcases a significant Colonial church located in Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, Virginia. Built in 1669 by Robert King Carter, this church is notable for being the only Colonial church in Virginia that retains its original furniture, including a high pulpit, communion table, and intricately carved font. The buildings cruciform design features a vaulted ceiling, contributing to its historical and architectural importance.

The church serves as a testament to early American craftsmanship and religious heritage, with John Carter, Roberts father, buried by the chancel. The structure is an enduring symbol of the regions colonial past and is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, highlighting its architectural significance.

This image, part of the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate, was published in Colonial Churches in Virginia by Henry Irving Brock in 1930. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in Virginias architectural history and colonial ecclesiastical structures.