Augusta Stone Church
National Register of Historic Places

Augusta Stone Church

Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virginia
Listed
May 8, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
73001994

About this property

Augusta Stone Church is a Presbyterian (PCUSA) place of worship located in Augusta County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA in the unincorporated community of Fort Defiance. The church was one of two meeting houses established by The Congregation of the Triple Forks of the Shenandoah in the year 1740. Augusta Stone and the sister meeting house Tinkling Spring were both served by the Rev. John Craig. The final structure which was completed in 1749 is still in use and holds the distinction of being the oldest Presbyterian Church in continuous use in Virginia.

Location

Fort Defiance, Augusta County, Virginia
38.23894, -78.97291

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Augusta Stone Church listed on the National Register?

Augusta Stone Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Augusta Stone Church?

Augusta Stone Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Augusta Stone Church?

The period of significance for Augusta Stone Church is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1740.

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