Historic Church in Tallysville, VA (1701-1703) Photo

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this historic photograph in Tallysville, New Kent County, Virginia. The image features a significant building constructed between 1701 and 1703, which served as a parish church for prominent families, including Martha Danridge Custis, the wife of George Washington. This church is also noted as a traditional site for the marriage of Washington in 1756.

The architecture showcases distinctive elements typical of the period, including brickwork, arches, and towers. This structure is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, highlighting its importance in American colonial history. The church reflects the communitys rich heritage and its role in the lives of notable historical figures.

Published in 1930 in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia, this photograph offers a glimpse into the architectural style and cultural significance of early American religious structures.

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