St. Phillip's Church, Anglican church ruins in Kingstown, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The stone structure of St. Phillip's Church stands near Road Town with walls bearing witness to its architectural colonial heritage.
Built in 1840 by liberated Africans from intercepted slave ships, the church represents one of the earliest free black religious buildings in the Americas.
The church served as a gathering place for the freed African community who established their identity through religious practices and social connections.
Located on private property, visitors can access the church ruins for photographs and civil ceremonies with permission from the current landowner.
The Royal Navy's liberation of over 1,300 Africans in 1814-1815 led to their settlement in Tortola and subsequent construction of this church.
GPS coordinates: 18.41600,-64.59510
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:02
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