Aquia Church - Stafford, VA
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garmin_geek
N 38° 27.876 W 077° 24.195
18S E 290325 N 4260101
Completed in 1757, Aquia Church represents the epitome of colonial Virginia's ecclesiastical architecture.
Waymark Code: WM5PFZ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/30/2009
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Sunday Services:
Normal Sunday Services are as follows:
7:30 am - Holy Communion - Traditional Language - no music
9:00 am - Holy Communion - Contemporary Language & Music
10:15 am - Christian Education for Adults
10:15 am - Christian Education for Children
11:15 am - Holy Communion - Traditional Language & Music
Nursery open from 9:00 am through 12:30 pm.
CHURCH TOURS
If you would like to arrange a tour of our church, please contact the Church Office at 540.659.4007 or office@aquiachurch.com.
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Construction on our church was completed in 1757. It is built in the form of a Greek cross, with two tiers of windows set in very thick walls. The reredos of white woodwork and four arched panels in black are inscribed with the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, and the Lord's Prayer. At the southeastern re-entrant angle stands the original "three-tiered" pulpit with its great sounding board.
In February 1863, the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry held services at Aquia, noting, "During our short stay at this beautiful spot several religious services were held in this church in charge of our Regimental Chaplain, Rev. Henry Wheeler."
After the war, the Rev. Jaquelin M. Meredith, formerly chaplain of the 47th Virginia Infantry, was called to serve; it was noted that the communicant list numbered eight persons.
Street address:
2938 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA USA
22555
County / Borough / Parish: Stafford
Year listed: 1992
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1750-1799
Historic function: Church
Current function: Episcopal Church
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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