Chapel of the Centurion

The Chapel of the Centurion is the oldest continually used wooden military structure for religious services in the United States.[4] It is located inside Fort Monroe, a former military installation located in Hampton, Virginia. The Chapel is named for Cornelius the Centurion, who is believed to be the first Gentile to convert to Christianity.[5]

Chapel of the Centurion
Fort Monroe, Chapel of the Centurion, HABS Photo
LocationFort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia
Coordinates37°00′10″N 76°18′27″W
Built1856
ArchitectRichard Upjohn
Architectural styleCarpenter Gothic
Part ofFort Monroe (ID66000912)
NRHP reference No.10000582[1]
VLR No.114-0002-0001
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966, March 28, 2011[2][1]
Designated VLRJune 17, 2010[3]

History

Construction of the chapel began in 1856 and it was consecrated on May 3, 1858. It was designed by architect, Richard Upjohn, in the Carpenter Gothic style.[4] Fort Monroe is no longer an active Army post.

It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[1]

Current

The Chapel had an active congregation and On March 25, 2012, Lucious B. Morton was installed as the first civilian and first permanent pastor of the Centurion Interdenominational Church.

See also

References
  1. "National Register of Historic Places Listings: 3/28/11 through 4/01/11". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties. National Park Service. 2011-04-08.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  3. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  4. Chapel of the Centurion website
  5. Katherine D. Klepper (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Chapel of the Centurion" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
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