Virginia Department of Historic Resources Virginia Department of Historic Resources
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VLR Listing Date 10/17/1972
NRHP Listing Date 03/20/1973
NRHP Reference Number 73002018
The large scale of the finely crafted colonial Ware Parish Church indicates the importance of its parish, which served many of Gloucester County’s leading families. The construction date is unknown; however, the Ware Parish Church building most likely was erected in the second quarter of the 18th century during the rectorship of the Rev. James Clack. Few of Virginia’s colonial churches can boast more handsome or better preserved brickwork which here consists of Flemish bond with clear blue glazed headers and gauged brick arches. Ware is also Virginia’s only rectangular colonial church served by three entrances, each with a gauged work architectural surround. Portions of original woodwork remain on the interior. Although abandoned following the disestablishment, the Ware Parish Church was later reoccupied by the Episcopalians and continues to serve as a parish church.
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Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark
Updated: March 8, 2023
