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Alexandria's many Scottish immigrants established this church in 1772, contracting John Carlyle to oversee its building. Completed in the mid-1770s, it was the site of celebrations for Alexandria's Masons. In 1799, at Washington's death, the church bell tolled continuously for four days, and his public funeral service was preached here, "the walking being bad to the Episcopal Church." In 1835 lightning struck the steeple and the ensuing fire virtually destroyed the church. Within two years it was rebuilt essentially to its present state.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide276 m - 105-107 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria 22314
- The Green Guide277 m - Market Square, Alexandria 22314
- The Green Guide290 m - Prince Street, Alexandria 22314
More tourist attractions in Alexandria
Where to sleepnearby
- From US$89Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria, an IHG Hotel208 m - 220 South Union Street, Alexandria 22314
- From US$103The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection317 m - 480 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314
- From US$103Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection593 m - 116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria VA 22314
More hotels in Alexandria
Where to eatnearby
- Flora Flora$$$MICHELIN 20238.61 km - 655 Water St., SW, Washington 20024
- Kaliwa$MICHELIN 20238.68 km - 751 Wharf St. SW, Washington 20024
- Del Mar$$$$MICHELIN 20238.7 km - 791 Wharf St. SW, Washington 20024
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