Item Details
Swain Memorial Methodist Church
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | Tangier, VA |
| Denomination | Methodist Church |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | The islanders are noted for their staunch faith grounded in the teachings of the founders of Methodism in America. Established as Lee's Bethel in 1835, the church was enlarged in 1842, rebuilt in 1870, and enlarged again in 1890. The present building was dedicated in 1899 and renamed Swain Memorial in 1900. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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