Emmanuel Church (Greenwood, Virginia) facts for kids
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Emmanuel Church
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Emmanuel Church, November 2010
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | US 250, Greenwood, Virginia |
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| Area | 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Built | 1863 |
| Architect | Wood, Waddy |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004535 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 8, 1982 |
Emmanuel Church is a historic Episcopal church building. It is located in Greenwood, Virginia. This church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.
The church's mission is to "live in Christ and seek to do His Work from this place." This means they aim to follow Christian teachings.
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History of Emmanuel Church
Early Beginnings
In the 1850s, people who wanted to worship together started meeting. They first met in homes. Later, they used a Baptist church in Hillsboro.
The very first service in the new Emmanuel Church building was on Christmas Day in 1863. Reverend Dabney C. T. Davis led this special service.
Growing the Church Community
In 1868, Emmanuel Church made an agreement. They decided to share a leader, called a rector, and other resources. They shared with St. Paul's – Ivy church.
Later, Emmanuel Church helped start other churches. In 1899, they opened St. Georges Chapel. Services were held there until 1941. In 1900, another church, the Church of the Holy Cross, was started. It was near Batesville and was a mission of Emmanuel.
Building and Changes Over Time
The original church building was finished in 1863. The materials for building it were given by Thomas Conrad Bowen. Over the years, the church was made bigger and improved.
Major changes happened in 1905 and 1911. The 1911 changes were paid for by the children of Chiswell Langhorne. One of his famous children was Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor. She was the first woman to serve in the British Parliament.
These changes were designed by a skilled architect named Waddy Butler Wood. The church has a bell tower at the front. It also has a main worship area and other smaller rooms. The building is made of brick and has a slate roof.
Around 1940, the church's community hall was made twice as big. The church building itself was also restored. These updates were done by architect Milton L. Grigg. Covered walkways connect the church to the hall. They create a peaceful courtyard.
Because of its historical importance, Emmanuel Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This list recognizes special places in the United States.
Gallery
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Emmanuel Church Rear View, November 2010
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Emmanuel Church, Interior View, November 2010
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Emmanuel Church, Organ Loft View, November 2010
See also
- Ramsay (Greenwood, Virginia)
- Mirador (Greenwood, Virginia)
