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First Church in Rockingham County
Bowman Rd,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 25' 12.485892",
-78° 56' 27.87936"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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The first church in Rockingham County was built on this site in 1747 on land owned by Captain Daniel Harrison of the colonial militia. Serving as a Chapel of Ease for Augusta Parish, the first building is believed to have been built of logs. The chapel was replaced by a larger frame building some 20 years later. Following The Revolutionary War, the church was used by a Methodist congregation; it was sold and functioned as a barn until it was torn down about 1900.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: American Revolution, the Revolutionary War.
See more historic sites related to Virginia in the Revolution.
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First Church Historical Marker Location Map, Rockingham County Virginia Map
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