Historic Church in Princess Anne County, VA, 1736

This vintage photograph captures a historic church structure located in Princess Anne County, Virginia, near Norfolk. Dating back to 1736, this building exemplifies early colonial architecture in the region. The church has undergone restoration in recent years, preserving its significance in local history.

Notably, the site is associated with the only recorded instance of ducking a witch in Virginia, which took place at Ducking Point in 1698. Although the exact location of the first church is unknown, the second church tragically fell into the river following the excavation of a nearby canal. This photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a project that documents significant architectural sites throughout the region.

Published in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia in 1930, this image is a valuable resource for understanding Virginias architectural heritage. It provides insight into the design and historical context of churches in early America.

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