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Review & FAQ:
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What is Blandford Church?
- Visitors to Petersburg have the pleasure of touring the oldest structure in the city, Blandford Church.
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When was Blandford Church built?
- The church was built in 1736 and is located on top of Well’s Hill.
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What role did the church play during the Civil War?
- After being abandoned by the congregation in 1806, the church was used as a telegraph station during the Civil War.
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How was the site restored?
- The City of Petersburg began restoration in 1880 as a memorial to the 30,000 Confederate soldiers buried in mass graves at Blandford Cemetery.
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What is significant about the stained glass windows?
- In 1904, new stained glass windows were installed, each funded by different states in the Confederacy.
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How is the church property used today?
- The church property is used for Civil War reenactments, and a city museum is housed inside the church.
111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg, Virginia, 23803, Phone: 804-733-2396
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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