Historic Church in White Marsh, VA - Built 1755

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures a historic church located in White Marsh, Gloucester County, Virginia. Built in 1755, the church is notable for its Maltese cross design and features Flemish bond brickwork with glazed heads. Over the years, the building has undergone multiple repairs, including significant restorations after damage during the Civil War, which were completed in 1867. The roof was last repaired in 1897, ensuring the preservation of this architectural gem.

The churchs interior includes a reredos, likely installed during the repairs of 1841, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era. This image forms part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, underscoring its cultural and historical significance. Published in Henry Irving Brocks Colonial Churches in Virginia in 1930, it serves as a valuable record of early American ecclesiastical architecture.

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