Saint Paul's Church (Petersburg, Virginia) Explained

Saint Paul's Church
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:April 15, 1986[1]
Designated Other1 Number:123-0041
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:102 N. Union St., Petersburg, Virginia
Coordinates:37.2286°N -77.4061°W
Built:1855-1857
Architect:Niernsee & Neilson
Architecture:Gothic Revival
Added:May 30, 1986
Refnum:86001191

The Saint Paul's Church also known as Saint Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, is a historic Episcopal church in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. It was designed by Niernsee & Neilson and built between 1855 and 1857, in the Gothic Revival style. The church is constructed of brick and features a three-story entrance tower. Also on the property are a contributing rectory (c. 1860) and parish house (1922). The church was attended by Robert E. Lee during the Siege of Petersburg in 1864–65.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is located in the Petersburg Courthouse Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Saint Paul's Church. Division of Historic Landmarks Staff. 1986 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo