The first church was built in Pungoteague in 1676. Though the original is long gone, several wooden structures came and went before the first brick church was built in 1738. St. George’s church suffered damage during the Civil War. By war’s end, little remained of the original church but a roof and bare walls. In 1880, bricks from the damaged wings were used to convert the remaining structure into the church that stands today. Fortunately, the silver communion service given by Queen Anne has survived through the years and is still in use. St. George’s was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1970. It is the third oldest church in the United States and the oldest house of worship standing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. 

The Memorial Garden located between the church and Parish House was established in 1965. The focal point of the garden is a plaque dedicated to Lt. Edmund B. Scarborough, killed while serving in the Vietnam War. The brick walkway, flagpole and St. Francis statue add to the tranquility of surrounding shrubs and flowers.

Parish house

The similar brick Parish House is adjacent to the church. New renovations include a new HVAC system, energy efficient double hung windows along with new carpet.