Old Providence Presbyterian Church

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Old Providence Presbyterian Church
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LocationVA 624, Providence, Virginia
Coordinates 36°56′15″N78°49′11″W / 36.93750°N 78.81972°W / 36.93750; -78.81972 Coordinates: 36°56′15″N78°49′11″W / 36.93750°N 78.81972°W / 36.93750; -78.81972
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Builtc. 1830 (1830)
Architectural styleOne-room plan
NRHP reference # 88001013 [1]
VLR #041-0113
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 7, 1988
Designated VLRDecember 8, 1987 [2]

Old Providence Presbyterian Church, also known as Halifax Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Providence, Halifax County, Virginia. It was built about 1830, and is a rectangular, one-story, single room, gable roofed frame structure. It measures approximately 26 feet by 31 feet. [3]

Presbyterianism Branch of Protestant Christianity in which the church is governed by presbyters (elders)

Presbyterianism is a part of the Reformed tradition within Protestantism, which traces its origins to Britain, particularly Scotland.

Church (building) Building used for Christian religious activities

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Halifax County, Virginia County in the United States

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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Howard J. Kittell (August 1987). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Providence Presbyterian Church" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo