Churches and Religion
Information about Churches and Religion in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1868-08-07, Richmond Dispatch; letter of “Citizen” describing cruel treatment of negroes by Freedmen’s Bureau and U. S. soldiers – Chimborazo denizens made to wear barrel shirts and beatings. Argues forcefully against emancipation, and describes slaveowne
1868-09-02, Richmond Dispatch; Broad street being paved from Trinity church towards Chimborazo
1868-10-23, Richmond Dispatch; “free fight” among the negroes at Rocketts; “new brick church” being built by negroes near Chimborazo
1869-05-18, Richmond Dispatch; description of the funeral of Dr. James Bolton at Monumental Church
1870-12-31, Richmond Dispatch; Memorial services for Erasmus Ross, former clerk of Libby, held in Monumental Church; Ross killed in the Spottswood fire
1871-01-10, Richmond Whig; list of night schools open in Richmond, along with teachers and rates – Chimborazo’s teacher is W. L. Phillips
1871-01-25, Richmond Dispatch; obituary of Dr. John Minge, formerly of Chimborazo Hospital
1871-05-31, description of Decoration Day at Richmond National Cemetery. “Three colored volunteer companies” and “an immense crowd (consisting for the most part of colored persons)” take part in the festivities
1871-06-27, Richmond Dispatch; special preaching by Quaker from Indiana at Chimborazo
1872-02-28, Richmond Dispatch; death notice of Horace L. Kent – funeral at First Presbyterian this afternoon

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