National Register of Historic Places

Christ Church

Christ Church is a historic place in Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000899.

Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, VirginiaListed May 10, 1970NRIS #70000899★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Christ Church?

Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia. Constructed as the main church in the Church of England's Fairfax Parish, the building was designed by Col. James Wren, a descendant of Sir Christopher Wren.

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Listing details

Name
Christ Church
City
Alexandria (Independent City)
County
Alexandria County
Listed on the National Register
May 10, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000899
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.80648, -77.04780
When was Christ Church listed on the National Register?

Christ Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1970.

Where is Christ Church located?

Christ Church is located in Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia at approximately 38.80648, -77.04780. See the map above.

Is Christ Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Christ Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.