Historic Church in White Marsh, VA - 1755 Architecture

This vintage photograph captures a historic church located in White Marsh, Gloucester County, Virginia. The building dates back to 1755 and is notable for its Maltese cross shape, constructed using Flemish bond brickwork with glazed heads. Over the years, the church has undergone multiple repairs, including significant restorations after the Civil War in 1867 and again in 1897. The reredos, a decorative screen behind the altar, was likely added during the churchs renovations in 1841.

The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural sites in the region. This survey serves as an important resource for understanding Southern architecture and its historical context.

Published in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia in 1930, this photograph not only reflects the architectural beauty of the church but also highlights its enduring significance in Gloucester Countys history.