POHICK EPISCOPAL CHURCH 703-339-6572
Fax: 703-339-9884 www.pohick.org
9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079-1519
DIRECTIONS: Take the I-495 South, Capital Beltway ramp towards Richmond and Alexandria. Take I-95 South exit 4C towards Richmond. Exit at 166A towards Newington/Fort Belvoir. Merge onto Fairfax County Parkway. Turn right. onto Telegraph Rd. Turn right. onto Richmond Highway. Make immediate left turn into the Pohick Church property.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Attended by George Washington and George Mason, Pohick Episcopal Church was completed in 1774 from plans drawn by Washington himself. The church was heavily damaged during the Civil War and has since undergone a series of renovations. Today, soldier graffiti remains visible on its sandstone walls.
PARKING: 8 designated accessible parking spaces. Located church entry and education entry. Nearby ramps well marked. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Brick and pavement.
ENTRANCE: Sanctuary entrance on main floor. 4 exterior steps, each 8 in. high. Handrails on left/right. Ramps provided. 1 entry doors, 40 in. wide, open in/out with knob handle located 32 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Education Building. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height. 10 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities written scripts are available.
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