This active church was first started in the early 1800's. The original building was converted log cabin built in 1856. It soon grew in size and the building that stands today was built in 1883. It is included on the Virginia and National Registries of Historic Places. Several Confederate soldiers rest in the adjoining cemetery....
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Plateau of Southwest Virginia in northeast Carroll County, Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church is one of six rock churches built by Rev. Bob Childress of native stone. Subject of the book, The Man Who Moved a Mountain by Richard C. Davids (1970). This is the largest of the six rock churches. Construction for the church building began in 1946. Visitors who wish to view the property are encouraged to do so, but...
Established in 1919, Bluemont Presbyterian Church is located on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. It is considered one of the historical "rock churches" in the area, as it was encased in stone in the 1950's....
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Plateau of Southwestern Virginia in south central Carroll County, Bluemont Presbyterian Church is one of six rock churches built by Rev. Bob Childress. Subject of the book, The Man Who Moved a Mountain by Richard C. Davids (1970). Largest of the six rock churches. The forerunner to the present church was opened in 1920 as a wooden structure. Church was encased by native stone in 1945-1946. Bluemont derives name from...
Discover a place where Main Street meets the mountains, downtown Buchanan. Nestled within the steep slopes of the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, the Town's Main Street straddles the James River.An important stopping point for travelers since the 1700's, Buchanan offers scenic beauty and an historic setting. Explore more than 200 years of history as you walk our Main Street, paddle the James River, peddle the US Bicentennial Bike Route, hike the Appalachian Trail, cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway or ride the Glen...
First incorporated Washington in US; the entire town on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places; historic court house, monuments, churches, and homes. Also, B&B's, art galleries & studios, theater, vineyards, history museum at Historical Society, home of world-renowned 5 star Inn at Little Washington. Minutes from or to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive....
