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UTPr0sim
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Its old, but the oldest was a century before.

Posted: 02/24/2026 at 09:10 AM ET
(In response to this post by Burruss Writer)

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Late Morning Trivia! [Old Virginia Stuff - 2]
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 08:31 AM ET
3. Natural Bridge 5.That church in Williamsburg. **
MikeVT85 • 02/24/26 11:13 AM ET
Nice Job Loungers You got them all. Some Answers inside.
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:22 AM ET
For 3., I was guessing the masonry bridge in Middleburg((?)
TomTurkey • 02/24/26 11:29 AM ET
Making me wonder if VDOT does inspections of natural Bridge...
`lag • 02/24/26 01:15 PM ET
I think they removed as a structure asset. **
TomTurkey • 02/24/26 01:27 PM ET
so they completely trust it will be there in a million years (?)
`lag • 02/24/26 01:35 PM ET
It does 'span' the stream/pathway, albeit at a significant depth of stone.
TomTurkey • 02/24/26 01:43 PM ET
I would think that the road from Jamestown to Williamsburg would be the
IB4TECH • 02/24/26 10:49 AM ET
Bacon's Castle = oldest building**
HokieDan95 • 02/24/26 09:15 AM ET
You can thank @Chris Coleman - He already got it.**
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:20 AM ET
that punk? pssh**
HokieDan95 • 02/24/26 05:31 PM ET
5 The Old Brick Church in Smithfield? Can't remember it's official name.**
vthhhi • 02/24/26 09:10 AM ET
St Luke’s. **
IB4TECH • 02/24/26 10:46 AM ET
DING DING DING - Close Enough for Heathen Loungers - St. Lukes Smithfield
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:16 AM ET
#5- Christ Church (Middlesex)
804Hokie • 02/24/26 09:04 AM ET
Its old 1720s, but not as old as Burton Parish OR the answer we seek....
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:09 AM ET
1666
804Hokie • 02/24/26 09:15 AM ET
wait, what? No way....
JoesterVT • 02/24/26 10:06 AM ET
Haha, ok 6 time great grandfather **
804Hokie • 02/24/26 11:17 AM ET
Current Building constructed in 1712 link from Episcopal Church inside**
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:19 AM ET
3 Oldest Bridge: Natural Bridge (US-11 goes over it)**
lilhokie525 • 02/24/26 09:02 AM ET
DING DING DING! Indeed how much older can a bridge be! There is a
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:08 AM ET
But when was the roadway built? Not a bridge until then. **
TomTurkey • 02/24/26 05:58 PM ET
5 Oldest church: Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg**
lilhokie525 • 02/24/26 09:01 AM ET
Its really old 1717, but there is an older one. Hint in the same area!**
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:06 AM ET
2 Oldest Road: SR-5 between Jamestown and Williamsburg**
lilhokie525 • 02/24/26 09:00 AM ET
DING DING DING! Indeed this route has been used from Indian times. It has
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:03 AM ET
Parts of the general path of Rt. 11 have also been used since Indian times
Zanderhokie • 02/24/26 10:38 AM ET
Beautiful drive.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/24/26 09:05 AM ET
5. Westover Church, Charles City Co
Burruss Writer • 02/24/26 08:59 AM ET
And Way less stress. Even Route 60 is better than i64...**
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:15 AM ET
Its old, but the oldest was a century before.** ◄
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 09:10 AM ET
4. newport**
radhokie1 • 02/24/26 08:50 AM ET
See below. the red bridge I'm familiar with there was built 1880s**
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 08:55 AM ET
i should have looked a few lines below**
radhokie1 • 02/24/26 08:53 AM ET
I think i know 3.but have to wait?**
TomTurkey • 02/24/26 08:49 AM ET
One till 11AM! Then have at it! AND there may be 2 answers to #3???
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 08:50 AM ET
4. Humpback Bridge**
TomTurkey • 02/24/26 08:47 AM ET
DING DING DING. A place I've been to many times - 1857 and still used for
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 08:49 AM ET
Meems Bottom is the oldest still in use**
TomTurkey • 02/24/26 09:06 AM ET
1: Bacon's Castle**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/24/26 08:44 AM ET
DING DING DING - The oldest Brick Building in USA built in 1665. Note that
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 08:46 AM ET
4 = Pembroke**
santafe • 02/24/26 08:43 AM ET
1884 and not the oldest, but certainly an old covered bridge.**
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 08:48 AM ET
2. Oldest road - Colonial Parkway (Jamestown to Williamsburg)
EDGEMAN • 02/24/26 08:36 AM ET
It was built by the National Park Service.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 02/24/26 08:46 AM ET
1937 according to many sources so no. I believe we are talking Roads where
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 08:37 AM ET
WAG… rt 60 between Williamsburg & Richmond **
Vtskier1 • 02/24/26 08:57 AM ET
Close...**
UTPr0sim • 02/24/26 10:28 AM ET