National Register of Historic Places

Davis Chapel

Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
Listed
January 16, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001428

About this property

Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church is the second oldest Black congregation in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1834 and originally known as Davis Chapel, it has served a mostly Black community for almost two centuries. It is a member of the United Methodist Church. Built in 1834, the original church building is still in use and is now the oldest African American church structure in Alexandria. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. As well as being a house of worship and community gathering place, it also housed one of the earliest schools for Black children and adults at a time when the laws of Virginia banned the education of African Americans.

Location

606-A S. Washington St.
Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
38.80095, -77.04771

Categories

BLACKEDUCATION
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Alexandria Historic District
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Nearby Battles

Raid on Alexandria
1814Early Republic
0.3 mi
British Occupation of Alexandria VA
1814Early Republic
0.3 mi

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When was Davis Chapel listed on the National Register?

Davis Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Davis Chapel?

Davis Chapel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Davis Chapel?

The period of significance for Davis Chapel is recorded as the industrial era.

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