Augusta Stone Church
Augusta Stone Church | |
| Location | U.S. 11, Fort Defiance, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°14′17″N 078°58′32″W / 38.23806°N 78.97556°W |
| Area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
| Built | 1749 |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001994 |
| VLR No. | 007-0004 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 9, 1973 |
| Designated VLR | February 20, 1973 |
Augusta Stone Church is a Presbyterian (PCUSA) place of worship located in Augusta County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA in the unincorporated community of Fort Defiance. The church was one of two meeting houses established by The Congregation of the Triple Forks of the Shenandoah in the year 1740. Augusta Stone and the sister meeting house Tinkling Spring were both served by the Rev. John Craig. The final structure which was completed in 1749 is still in use and holds the distinction of being the oldest Presbyterian Church in continuous use in Virginia.