Historic Churches in the Fredericksburg Area

Aquia Episcopal Church 2938 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Aquia Just off the Interstate and U.S. Route 1, in Aquia, is the Historic Aquia Episcopal Church. Aquia Church is an extremely well preserved colonial church. The church was built in 1757 and is still serving the Overwharton Parish. Inside the church you can see the original three tiered pulpit. Behind the church is the historic Aquia Church Cemetery. Some think that the cemetery is haunted.  More >>

Fredericksburg Baptist Church 1019 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg The Fredericksburg Baptist Church was founded in 1804 and moved to it's current location in 1855. The current Gothic Revival style church building was completed that same year. This is the second largest church building in Fredericksburg.  During the Civil War, the building suffered extensive damage from artillery. Like many area churches, the pews were torn out and the sanctuary later used as a Federal field hospital. The building remains much the way it did after it was repaired from the war damage. The church is open to the public daily.  More >>

Old Salem Church Plank Rd. Fredericksburg Old Salem Church is tucked away from the hussle and bussle of Route 3 traffic. The church was built in 1844. On May 3, 1863, Union and Confederate troops fought a bitter day long battle on a slight ridgeline a few miles west of Fredericksburg. The church is open on summer weekend afternoons.  Church volunteers will tell you the history of the church.  The church is also open for a Christmas service in December.  More >>

Massaponax Church 5101 Massaponax Church Rd. Spotsylvania Massaponax Church was founded in 1788 and the church building was built in 1859. The original church was only the front portion of today's church building. During the Civil War, the church was used as a Head Quarters for both Armies, a hospital for the wounded and a stable. One unique characteristic of the church is the writings on the wall.  More >>

Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church 300 George St. at Princess Anne Fredericksburg The present Greek Revival style structure was erected in 1833 and  is 1 of the 2 oldest churches in the town of Fredericksburg. During the Civil War, the church was severely damaged,  the church bell was given to the Confederacy to be melted down for cannons.  More >>

St. Georges Episcopal Church 905 Princess Anne and George Sts. Fredericksburg The original church was built by Colonel Henry Willis in 1732. The current Roman Revival style structure was built in 1849. The current Church is the third church built on this site. The first church on this site was built in 1732 and made of wood, the second church on this site was built in 1814-16. The bell was reportedly given in 1751 by Colonel John Spotswood, son of the Colonial Governor. More >>

Fredericksburg United Methodist Church 308 Hanover St. Fredericksburg The Fredericksburg United Methodist Church was built in 1882 as the Fredericksburg Methodist Episcopal Church. The United Methodist Church was established in Fredericksburg in 1802 and was original located on George Street. In 1841 the congregation built a new church on the site of the current building which was destroyed during the Civil War in 1862.  More >>

Zion United Methodist Church  8700 Courthouse Rd. Spotsylvania The Zion Church was built in 1859 as Liberty Methodist Episcopal Church, South. During the Civl War the church changed it's name to Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. The church also served as a hospital. Rumors say that stains on the balcony were blood from the soliders. Today the building remains much the same as it did when it was built.  More >>

Shiloh Baptist Church  (Old Site) 801 Sophia St. Fredericksburg In the mid 1800's Shiloh Baptist was sold to it's all black congregation for a sum of $500. Over the years the church grew, and had several name changes. Today there are several Shilo Baptist churches in the Fredericksburg area. During the Civil War, the original Shiloh Church served as a hospital for Union soldiers. More >>

Union Church Carter St. Falmouth The original church was built in 1750 and was in the shape of a cross (similar to Aquia Church). Some time around 1796, the church was abandoned and was destroyed by fire in 1818. The present brick church was built sometime around 1820. The new building was used by Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist congregations on rotating Sundays. This church remained in use until 1950, when a violent storm destroyed all but the facade. All that stands today is the front of the church and the belfry (with bell intact). During the Civil War, the church was used as a hospital by Federal troops.

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