St. John’s Church, the only Colonial structure that remains intact, is one of Church Hill’s most famous landmarks. Built on Church Hill real estate in 1741, the church was the site of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech. Today, it is an active Episcopal church serving the Church Hill community as well as a National Historic Landmark. It is also the center of the neighborhood’s historic district, which was established in 1975 by the Historic Richmond Foundation. Developmental control in this area is retained by the city, and preservation of the neighborhood’s historic integrity is the ultimate goal. As a result, Church Hill real estate is highly valued. For more details on living in Church Hill, see the facts below.

Church Hill’s neighborly atmosphere is evident in everything from its local hang-outs, like Poe’s Pub and the Hill Café, to its packed calendar of annual events, featuring the Great Gargantuan Garage Sale, the Garden Tour, and the Irish Festival at St. Patrick’s Church.

Like a tiny, well-preserved oasis of history, Church Hill seems like a community happily caught between the past and present. If you’re interested in finding Church Hill homes for sale or real estate, contact any of Long & Foster’s offices in the Church Hill area.