



Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge VA, 1930
This vintage photograph captures the historic Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church located in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Established in 1756, the church was built on the site of an earlier log structure from 1746. The current stone building is characterized by its severe simplicity, featuring a puncheon floor and high-backed narrow pews.
The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant architectural sites in the region. The churchs later renovations introduced modern mullioned windows, blending its historical roots with contemporary design elements.
Published in Henry Irving Brocks 1930 work, Colonial Churches in Virginia, this image serves as an important record of the architectural evolution in Virginias religious structures. The Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church stands as a testament to the regions rich history and cultural heritage.

Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge VA, 1930