The Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg Virginia
Bruton Parish Church is located in the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1674 by the consolidation of two previous parishes in the Virginia Colony, and remains an active Episcopal parish. The building, constructed 1711–15, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 as a well-preserved early example of colonial religious architecture.
The Tower was added to the church in 1769 and houses the historic Tarpley Bell, given to Bruton Parish in 1761. Itcontinues to summon worshippers every day. Inside the doorway of the Tower is a bronze bust of the Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin, rector,1903-1909 and 1926-1938.
The Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg Virginia
Bruton Parish Church is located in the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1674 by the consolidation of two previous parishes in the Virginia Colony, and remains an active Episcopal parish. The building, constructed 1711–15, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 as a well-preserved early example of colonial religious architecture.
The Tower was added to the church in 1769 and houses the historic Tarpley Bell, given to Bruton Parish in 1761. Itcontinues to summon worshippers every day. Inside the doorway of the Tower is a bronze bust of the Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin, rector,1903-1909 and 1926-1938.