Date:  August 17, 1969

Image Number:  B251cdB25

Comments:  The congregation of Scottsville Presbyterian Church was founded with six members on October 18, 1827.  By 1830, this church had grown to sixteen members, thanks largely to the influence and support of Peyton Harrison, a landowner and lawyer in early Albemarle County.   It was written about Harrison, "...and Harrison rested not until a church was formed in Scottsville."  The Presbyterians built a two-story brick church, shown above, which was completed in 1832 on land owned by Peyton Harrison and with funds he helped secure.  The Scottsville Presbyterian Church measures 32' x 42' and is located on Lot 148 on Bird Street; it is the oldest church building in Scottsville.

Shown at right is a 1920-vintage topic card for interdenominational prayer meetings, scheduled to be held at the Scottsville Presbyterian Church for this three-month period.  A fine feeling of brotherhood has always existed in Scottsville between churches of differing beliefs.  On this prayer meeting card, members of the Scottsville Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches were assigned to lead the listed topic discussions.

The top photo was taken by Ed Roseberry in 1969.  The undated photo of the prayer meeting card is part of the Jack Hamner collection.  Jack resides in Scottsville, Virginia, and is a lifelong citizen of our town.