Highway Marker is Approved
July 5, 2000
From The Fauquier Times-Democrat, Wednesday, July 5, 2000 (with permission)
The Board of Historic Resources recently approved the Elk Run Anglican Church Site historical marker. This sign documents the history of the Fauquier County church, which existed before the Revolutionary War and was abandoned by 1811. Its first permanent minister was the Rev. James Keith, grandfather of Chief Justice John Marshall.
The Elk Run Church Site Preservation Committee at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church is sponsoring this marker. Edward F. Dandar, Jr. and Jackie Lee researched and assisted in writing the marker text.
The proposed location for the sign is on Route 806 near the intersection of Route 610. The Virginia Department of Transportation will determine the exact site of the marker with the sponsors’ assistance.
Funds for new markers come from private organizations, individuals and local jurisdictions.