Monumental Church
Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is located in the Court End historic district.
Monumental Church | |
Monumental Church, 2019 | |
| Location | 1224 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°32′20″N 77°25′48″W |
| Built | 1812–1814 |
| Architect | Robert Mills |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000326 |
| VLR No. | 127-0012 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 16, 1969 |
| Designated NHL | November 11, 1971 |
| Designated VLR | November 5, 1968 |
Monumental Church was built between 1812 and 1814 to commemorate the 72 people who died on the site in the December 26, 1811, Richmond Theatre fire. The building consists of two parts: a crypt and a church. The crypt is located beneath the sanctuary and contains the remains of those who died in the fire. The church is octagonal in form; its walls are constructed with brick faced with Aquia Creek sandstone and a stucco finish.