Buck Mountain Episcopal Church | |
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Buck Mountain Church | |
![]() Photo of exterior of Buck Mountain Episcopal Church | |
Type | church |
Location | 4133 Earlysville Rd (VA 743), Earlysville, Virginia (Charlottesville vicinity) |
Coordinates | 38°09′11″N78°28′49″W / 38.15306°N 78.48028°W |
Built | 1747 |
Restored | 1860 |
Architectural style(s) | Greek Revival |
Governing body | Diocese of Virginia |
Designated | August 15, 1972 [1] |
Reference no. | 002-0145 |
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