Historic Christ Church - Weems VA Historic Site

Historic Christ Church
Weems Virginia Historic Site

Name	Historic Christ Church
Address	420 Christ Church Road Weems, VA 22576
Brief Description	Best preserved of colonial Virginia's parish churches
Type	Attraction
Category	Historic Site
Description	Finished in 1735, Christ Church is the best preserved and most finely crafted of colonial Virginia's Anglican parish churches. The church was built by Robert "King" Carter, the wealthiest and most powerful planter in colonial Virginia. The classical entablature, sandstone trim, and refined brickwork, particularly the molded-brick doorways, distinguish the exterior. The interior includes the only collection of high-backed pews and one of only two triple-decker pulpits to survive from colonial Virginia. The tombs of Robert Carter and his two wives stand on the east end of the church; the marker of Robert's father, John Carter, rests in the chancel area.
Phone 1	(804) 438-6855
Email	fhcc@crosslink.net
Handicapped Accessible	Yes
Website	www.christchurch1735.org
Last Updated	3/3/2008
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