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History
Hamilton Parish was established in 1730. The first Parish church was
built at Elk Run; its foundation was recently uncovered and the site has
been developed as a park. The second church, St. Mary’s, was erected
in 1755 at Turkey Run, about one mile south of what is now Warrenton,
then known as Fauquier Court House. In 1810, the town was officially
named Warrenton. By then, the churches at Elk Run and Turkey Run
had been abandoned and fallen into ruin.
In 1816, the first Episcopal Church within the town was built just below
the Courthouse on Alexandria Pike, and was known as St. James’
Church. The wooden framework structure was sold in 1846, and in
1853, a new brick church on Culpeper Street was consecrated; it
continues today as the site of St. James’ Church.
The 1853 church was designed by renowned New York architect,
James Renwick, a strong advocate of the Gothic Revival style of
architecture (such as the Smithsonian Castle , designed by Renwick).
In 1910, a devastating fire consumed the church and most of its
contents. The church was rebuilt, and services resumed in 1912. A
parish hall was attached to the north side, now used as a chapel.
The rebuilt structure is a stucco and brick building in the style of an
English parish church. Once inside the Gothic interior, one sees the
splendid stained glass Ascension window above the altar. Two
windows were salvaged from the 1910 fire, as were some of the
furnishings, including the brass pulpit and Communion rail. Today, St.
James’ is beautified with additional stained glass windows, more than
300 needlepoint kneelers hand-stitched by parishioners, and other
appropriate furnishings to enrich the setting in which we worship. One
of the treasures of St. James’ is a 17th century copy of the King James
Bible.
Fourteen rectors have served St. James’ during its 192 year history.
Hamilton Parish was established in 1730. The first Parish church was
built at Elk Run; its foundation was recently uncovered and the site has
been developed as a park. The second church, St. Mary’s, was erected
in 1755 at Turkey Run, about one mile south of what is now Warrenton,
then known as Fauquier Court House. In 1810, the town was officially
named Warrenton. By then, the churches at Elk Run and Turkey Run
had been abandoned and fallen into ruin.
In 1816, the first Episcopal Church within the town was built just below
the Courthouse on Alexandria Pike, and was known as St. James’
Church. The wooden framework structure was sold in 1846, and in
1853, a new brick church on Culpeper Street was consecrated; it
continues today as the site of St. James’ Church.
The 1853 church was designed by renowned New York architect,
James Renwick, a strong advocate of the Gothic Revival style of
architecture (such as the Smithsonian Castle , designed by Renwick).
In 1910, a devastating fire consumed the church and most of its
contents. The church was rebuilt, and services resumed in 1912. A
parish hall was attached to the north side, now used as a chapel.
The rebuilt structure is a stucco and brick building in the style of an
English parish church. Once inside the Gothic interior, one sees the
splendid stained glass Ascension window above the altar. Two
windows were salvaged from the 1910 fire, as were some of the
furnishings, including the brass pulpit and Communion rail. Today, St.
James’ is beautified with additional stained glass windows, more than
300 needlepoint kneelers hand-stitched by parishioners, and other
appropriate furnishings to enrich the setting in which we worship. One
of the treasures of St. James’ is a 17th century copy of the King James
Bible.
Fourteen rectors have served St. James’ during its 192 year history.
Directions
We are located at 73 Culpeper Street, in the
historic district of Warrenton, Virginia. We
are conveniently located just east of 29
Business, on Culpeper Street. If you need
exact driving directions, please use the
following link:
Driving directions:
73 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Schedule for Holy Eucharist
Sundays
8:00am Rite I
10:15am Rite II
Wednesdays
12:00noon Rite II
We are located at 73 Culpeper Street, in the
historic district of Warrenton, Virginia. We
are conveniently located just east of 29
Business, on Culpeper Street. If you need
exact driving directions, please use the
following link:
Driving directions:
73 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Schedule for Holy Eucharist
Sundays
8:00am Rite I
10:15am Rite II
Wednesdays
12:00noon Rite II
Contact Us
Address
73 Cupeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone
540.347.4342
Fax
540-347-3293
Email
admin@saintjameswarrenton.org
73 Cupeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone
540.347.4342
Fax
540-347-3293
admin@saintjameswarrenton.org
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