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St. John's Episcopal Church

St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic place in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000920.

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, VirginiaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000920★ National Historic Landmark
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What is St. John's Episcopal Church?

St. John's Church is an Episcopal church located at 2401 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Formed from several earlier parishes, St. John's is the oldest church in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1741 by William Randolph's son, Colonel Richard Randolph; the Church Hill district was named for it. It was the site of two important conventions in the period leading to the American Revolutionary War, and is famous as the location where American Founding Father Patrick Henry gave his memorable speech at the Second Virginia Convention, closing with the often-quoted demand, "Give me liberty or give me death!" The church is designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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Listing details

Name
St. John's Episcopal Church
City
Richmond (Independent City)
County
Richmond County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000920
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.53142, -77.41972
When was St. John's Episcopal Church listed on the National Register?

St. John's Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is St. John's Episcopal Church located?

St. John's Episcopal Church is located in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia at approximately 37.53142, -77.41972. See the map above.

Is St. John's Episcopal Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. St. John's Episcopal Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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