National Register of Historic Places

Presbyterian Meeting House, Old

Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
Listed
February 16, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000143

About this property

The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. It is part of the National Capital Presbytery and the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The meeting house was originally built in 1775 in the Early Republic style, but was largely destroyed by fire in 1835. It was rebuilt in 1836, and a bell tower was added in 1843 and granite entrance stairs were installed in 1853. The campus was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. The church also lies within the bounds of the Alexandria Historic District.

Location

321 S. Fairfax St.
Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia
38.80156, -77.04352

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Presbyterian Meeting House, Old listed on the National Register?

Presbyterian Meeting House, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Presbyterian Meeting House, Old?

Presbyterian Meeting House, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Presbyterian Meeting House, Old is recorded as the industrial era.

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