Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Port Conway, Virginia) facts for kids
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Emmanuel Church
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church, October 2012
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | U.S. Route 301 Port Conway, Virginia |
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| Nearest city | Port Royal, Virginia |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1860 |
| Architect | Niernsee & Neilson |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003593 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | January 7, 1987 |
Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a historic church in Port Conway, Virginia. It's an Episcopal church building. You can find it on the west side of U.S. Route 301. It is just north of the Rappahannock River.
The church and its old graveyard are located in front of a place called Belle Grove. A very important person, James Madison, who later became a U.S. President, was born at Belle Grove in 1751. This was the childhood home of his mother, Eleanor Rose "Nelly" Conway.
Emmanuel Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1987. This means it's a special historic site. The church has an old pipe organ, built by Henry Erben. It's still used for church services today!
A Historic Church Building
Emmanuel Church was built in 1860. It was designed by architects Niernsee & Neilson. The church is built in the Gothic Revival style. This style often includes pointed arches and tall windows, like old European cathedrals.
The church building and its design are considered very important. They show how buildings were made in the mid-1800s. The church has been a place of worship for over 160 years.
Still in Use Today
Emmanuel Church is still an active church. It is part of the Hanover-with-Brunswick Parish. This parish belongs to the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. The current leader of the parish is the Rev. Richard E. Fichter, Jr.
Church services are held at Emmanuel twice a month. This means the historic building continues to serve its original purpose. It is a place for people to gather and worship.
See also
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church (disambiguation)
- National Register of Historic Places listings in King George County, Virginia
Images for kids
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Entrance to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1995
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church Front Shot, Port Conway, Virginia, October 2012
