National Register of Historic Places

Martin's Brandon Church

Burrowsville, Prince George County, Virginia
Listed
October 31, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004213

About this property

Martin's Brandon Church, also known as Brandon Church and as Martin's Brandon Episcopal Church, is a historic Episcopal church located at 18706 James River Drive in Burrowsville, Virginia. Martin's Brandon Parish was formed in the early 17th century and derives its name from the nearby Martin's Brandon Plantation patented by Captain John Martin in 1616. The current church was designed by noted Baltimore architect Niernsee & Neilson and built in 1855 as a replacement for an earlier sanctuary that once stood directly across Route 10 near the site of the Burrowsville School. Several of its beautiful stained glass windows were designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. A cherished possession of Brandon Church is a silver communion chalice known as the "Communion Cupp" that has been used by Martin's Brandon Parish since the 17th century. The property also includes the contributing church cemetery. The church was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

Burrowsville, Prince George County, Virginia
37.21499, -77.07492

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When was Martin's Brandon Church listed on the National Register?

Martin's Brandon Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Martin's Brandon Church?

Martin's Brandon Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Martin's Brandon Church?

The period of significance for Martin's Brandon Church is recorded as the industrial era.

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