Churches played a central role in the spiritual life, social fabric, and organization of Dinwiddie County communities. More than just places of worship, they served as spaces for civic events, education, family milestones, and fellowship. In this section, you'll find lists and histories of historic congregations, denominations, and houses of worship throughout the county—some still active, others long gone. We welcome contributions such as church histories, membership rolls, and cemetery lists that may aid other researchers.
Church Cemeteries:
If a church has an associated cemetery, detailed transcriptions and location details can be found on the Dinwiddie County Cemetery Landing Page.
Note on USGS 7.5' Quadrangle Map Names:
The map names listed below (such as McKenney, Dinwiddie, or Church Road) refer to official USGS 7.5-Minute Topographic Quadrangle Maps. Knowing the quadrangle name allows researchers to locate historical map sheets to examine terrain and surrounding land features.
| Name of Church | Coordinates | USGS 7.5' Map |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church (historical) | 36°58'08"N 077°42'01"W | McKenney |
| Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church | 36°59'06"N 077°43'18"W | McKenney |
| Bethel Church | 37°09'26"N 077°47'00"W | Hebron |
| Big Bethel Church | 36°58'52"N 077°42'47"W | McKenney |
|
Blandford Church |
37°22'58"N, 77°38'78"W | Petersburg |
| Bott Memorial Church | 37°02'10"N 077°38'34"W | De Witt |
| Broomfield Church | 37°07'33"N 077°48'55"W | Hebron |
| Butterwood Church | 37°04'21"N 077°51'39"W | Darvills |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | 37°04'38"N 077°35'13"W | Dinwiddie |
| Carson United Methodist Church | 37°01'57"N 077°23'43"W | Carson |
| Central Baptist Church | 37°11'02"N 077°38'18"W | Church Road |
|
Corinth Church |
37°09'05"N 077°43'38"W | Church Road |
| Crawford Church | 37°04'24"N 077°32'40"W | Dinwiddie |
| Cutbank Church | 36°56'19"N 077°41'37"W | McKenney |
| Eleven Oaks Church | 37°02'02"N 077°40'43"W | De Witt |
|
Good Shepherd Church • 3North Architects Historical Architecture Survey (2009-10) |
37°00'16"N 077°46'07"W | Darvills |
| Grace Church | 37°08'10"N 077°52'21"W | Hebron |
| Gravel Run Church | 37°05'26"N 077°28'48"W | Carson |
| Gravelly Run Church (historical) | 37°08'09"N 077°36'00"W | Sutherland |
| Hawkins Memorial Church | 37°01'09"N 077°34'28"W | Dinwiddie |
| Hawkins Memorial Church | 37°06'13"N 077°46'02"W | Darvills |
| Hebron Church | 37°09'03"N 077°47'05"W | Hebron |
| Jericho Church (historical) | 37°05'32"N 077°31'59"W | Dinwiddie |
| Kenwood United Methodist Church | 37°11'52"N 077°28'15"W | Petersburg |
| Lebanon Church | 37°04'36"N 077°35'14"W | Dinwiddie |
| Little Bethel Church | 36°56'55"N 077°29'43"W | Stony Creek |
| Little Zion Church | 37°02'34"N 077°28'52"W | Carson |
| Lloyds Church | 36°57'32"N 077°31'00"W | Cherry Hill |
|
Mansons Church |
37°02'06"N 077°45'57"W | Darvills |
| Marmora Church | 37°13'57"N 077°38'24"W | Church Road |
| McKenney Baptist Church | 36°59'05"N 077°43'01"W | McKenney |
| Mount Calvary Church | 37°02'33"N 077°38'39"W | De Witt |
| Mount Level Church | 37°03'55"N 077°34'45"W | Dinwiddie |
| Mount Olivet Church | 36°56'56"N 077°37'13"W | Cherry Hill |
| Mount Poole Church | 37°08'26"N 077°43'51"W | Church Road |
| Oak Grove Church | 37°05'46"N 077°25'13"W | Carson |
| Oak Grove Church | 37°10'09"N 077°30'21"W | Sutherland |
| Ocran Church | 37°11'40"N 077°33'17"W | Sutherland |
| Olive Branch Church | 37°07'05"N 077°33'02"W | Dinwiddie |
| Pine Grove Church | 37°10'22"N 077°30'11"W | Sutherland |
|
Poole Christian Church & Mizpah Cemetery • 3North Architects Historical Architecture Survey (2009-10) |
37°10'03"N 077°41'23"W | Church Road |
| Prospect Church | 37°07'14"N 077°40'16"W | De Witt |
| Rocky Branch Church | 37°11'20"N 077°34'26"W | Sutherland |
| Rocky Mountain Church | 36°55'44"N 077°37'07"W | Cherry Hill |
| Rocky Run Church | 37°03'58"N 077°40'29"W | De Witt |
| Rowanta Church | 37°03'00"N 077°28'56"W | Carson |
| Saint Johns Church | 37°10'17"N 077°26'26"W | Petersburg |
| Saint Peters Church | 37°11'27"N 077°37'57"W | Church Road |
| Saint Thomas Church | 37°01'44"N 077°36'18"W | Dinwiddie |
|
Sapony Church • 3North Architects Historical Architecture Survey (2009-10) |
36°58'16"N 077°38'09"W | McKenney |
| Sharon Church | 37°03'43"N 077°49'52"W | Darvills |
| Sharon Church | 37°09'40"N 077°26'35"W | Petersburg |
| Shiloh Church | 37°03'27"N 077°49'21"W | Darvills |
| Smith Grove Church | 37°09'28"N 077°28'27"W | Petersburg |
| Smyrna Baptist Church | 37°04'51"N 077°34'51"W | Dinwiddie |
| Springfield Church | 37°14'50"N 077°37'24"W | Sutherland |
| Tabernacle Church | 37°01'25"N 077°26'38"W | Carson |
| Trinity Church | 37°12'21"N 077°39'44"W | Church Road |
|
White Oak UMC Church • 3North Architects Historical Architecture Survey (2009-10) |
37°08'24"N 077°49'02"W | Hebron |
| Zion Church | 37°08'44"N 077°44'34"W | Church Road |
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Coordinator - Ed Olsen
State Coordinator - Jeff Kemp
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