Old Chapel Church

[2] Over one hundred frame churches similar to this existed in Virginia before the American Revolution: now only four are still standing.

"[5] "The ancient roadbed @ the SW corner of the lot is believed to be a remnant of the Pigg River Road.

The last member of Old Chapel Church, Mrs. Virginal Kelley, passed in 2009 at the age of 95.

Terry McAuliffe has also deemed the church a "Virginia Treasure," a designation for ecological, cultural, scenic and recreational assets.

A tithe paying person was every white or black male (unless a woman had her own business) in the parish, who was required by law to support the local established church.

Although appointed to the Pittsyvania County Committees of safety (American Revolution), he was suspected of Tory loyalties.

John Donelson, father in law to President Andrew Jackson, was also a member of the congregation.