Christ Church Glendower

Christ Church Glendower
Front and northern side
LocationOn VA 713, 0.4 miles (0.64 km) southwest of the junction with VA 712, Keene, Virginia
Coordinates37°51′11″N 78°32′03″W / 37.85302°N 78.53427°W / 37.85302; -78.53427
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1831
ArchitectWilliam B. Phillips; Johnson, Craven, and Gibson
Architectural styleEarly Republic, Roman Revival
NRHP reference No.71000974
VLR No.002-0014
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 2, 1971
Designated VLRMarch 2, 1971

Christ Church Glendower is the oldest (and most centrally located) of the historic Episcopal church buildings in St. Anne's Parish, Albemarle County, Virginia near Scottsville. Christ Church Glendower is located in Keene, built of brick in 1831 in the Roman Revival style. It features a full Doric order entablature with pediments at each end containing lunette windows, and is surrounded by a contributing cemetery. The remaining two historic churches in St. Anne's parish are also discussed below.