Historic Church in Saluda, Virginia - 1712 Architecture

This vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases a historic church located in Saluda, Middlesex County, Virginia. The church, originally built between 1712 and 1714, stands as a testament to colonial architecture. The site previously housed a church established in 1666. The current structure, a rectangular brick building, fell into disrepair and was abandoned for 25 years after 1813, only to be restored and returned to service in 1840.

The image highlights architectural features such as fanlights and intricate brickwork, characteristic of the period. This church is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant structures in the region. The photograph is an essential visual record of Virginias colonial ecclesiastical heritage and architectural evolution.

Published in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia in 1930, this image connects viewers to the rich history of the region. KNOWOLs historic images connect the rich stories and imagery of our past. A statement in any room, each is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original.