Christ Church
Historic church in Virginia. Built 1773 by James Wren. Added to the National Register in 1970, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
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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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | SE corner of Cameron and Columbus Sts., Alexandria (Independent City), VA |
| Independent city | City of Alexandria |
| Listed | May 10, 1970 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 70000899 |
| Built | 1773 · more from the 1770s |
| Architect | James Wren |
| Type of place | church building, organization |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, Virginia Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | SE corner of Cameron and Columbus Sts., Alexandria (Independent City), VA |
| Coordinates | 38.8065° N, 77.0478° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Alexandria (Independent City) | 44 listed places in Alexandria (Independent City) → |
| Nearest national park unit | Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm · 2 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 6 miles · Fort Hunt Picnic Areas 6 miles · Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities 7 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Christ Church listed on the National Register?
May 10, 1970. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Christ Church built?
1773, designed by James Wren.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Christ Church?
Yes. Christ Church is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Christ Church?
SE corner of Cameron and Columbus Sts., Alexandria (Independent City), City of Alexandria, Virginia. The nearest national park unit is Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, 2 miles away.
Source: Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
Where is the nomination form for Christ Church?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Christ Church?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas, 6 miles away. Fort Hunt Picnic Areas is 6 miles away, and Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities is 7 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Christ Church?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 70000899. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.