Strasburg Presbyterian Church

Historic church in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Strasburg Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in Strasburg, Virginia, US.

## Location

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The building is located at 325 South Holliday Street.[1]

## History

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The church was built in 1830.[2] It is the oldest church in Shenandoah County.[2] It is also the oldest building still standing in Strasburg.[3] Its first pastor was Reverend William Henry Foote.[2]

During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, the building was used as a hospital for the Confederate States Army and the Union forces.[2] There is an adjacent cemetery which contains Confederate soldier graves.[4]

A school building was added to the church in 1926.[2]

The church building survived a fire in 2011.[5]

## References

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1. ^ Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): Strasburg Presbyterian Church
2. ^ a b c d e "Strasburg Presbyterian Church Strasburg, Virginia". The Journal of Presbyterian History. 75 (2). Summer 1997. JSTOR 23335244.
3. ^ Strasburg Presbyterian Church: History
4. ^ Strasburg Heritage Association
5. ^ Josette Keelor, Strasburg Presbyterian thankful for support from community after fire, The Layman, November 25, 2013

## External links

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* U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Strasburg Presbyterian Church
* Strasburg Presbyterian Church at Find a Grave

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