Strasburg Presbyterian Church Explained

Strasburg Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in Strasburg, Virginia, US.

Location

The building is located at 325 South Holliday Street.[1]

History

The church was built in 1830.[2] It is the oldest church in Shenandoah County.[2] It is also the oldest building still standing in Strasburg.[3] Its first pastor was Reverend William Henry Foote.[2]

During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, the building was used as a hospital for the Confederate States Army and the Union forces.[2] There is an adjacent cemetery which contains Confederate soldier graves.[4]

A school building was added to the church in 1926.[2]

The church building survived a fire in 2011.[5]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. https://pcusa.org/congregations/23227/ Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): Strasburg Presbyterian Church
  2. Strasburg Presbyterian Church Strasburg, Virginia. The Journal of Presbyterian History. 75 . 2 . 23335244 . Summer 1997 .
  3. http://www.strasburgpresbyterian.org/history.html Strasburg Presbyterian Church: History
  4. http://www.strasburgvaheritage.org/presby.html Strasburg Heritage Association
  5. Josette Keelor, Strasburg Presbyterian thankful for support from community after fire, The Layman, November 25, 2013

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