St John's Church in Richmond VA built 1741

Pix from visiting the St Johns Episcopal church today on "Church Hill" in downtown Richmond, VA. This is where Patrick Henry gave the "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. Edgar Allan Poe's mother is also buried on the ground, along with a number of other American history notables.




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