Saint Paul's Church
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Location | 102 N. Union St., Petersburg, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 37°13′43″N 77°24′22″W / 37.22861°N 77.40611°WCoordinates: 37°13′43″N 77°24′22″W / 37.22861°N 77.40611°W |
Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
Built | 1855-1857 |
Architect | Niernsee & Neilson |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
NRHP reference # | 86001191 |
VLR # | 123-0041 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 30, 1986 |
Designated VLR | April 15, 1986 |
The Saint Paul's Church also known as Saint Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, is a historic Episcopal church in Petersburg, Virginia, United States. It was designed by Niernsee & Neilson and built between 1855 and 1857, in the Gothic Revival style. The church is constructed of brick and features a three-story entrance tower. Also on the property are a contributing rectory (c. 1860) and parish house (1922). The church was attended by Robert E. Lee during the Siege of Petersburg in 1864-65.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is located in the Petersburg Courthouse Historic District.