Completion of Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia

Background. Christ Church is an Episcopal church located in Alexandria, Virginia, specifically in the Old Town area at the southwest corner of North Washington and Cameron Streets. It was constructed as the main church for the Church of England's Fairfax Parish. The project was financed by the vestry raising 31,186 pounds of Oronoco tobacco from parishioners.

Construction and Design. The building was designed by James Wren, a descendant of Sir Christopher Wren. The construction process involved significant financial efforts by the parish vestry. The completion of the physical structure occurred in February 1773, when John Carlyle, who had accepted a position related to the project, handed the keys of the completed building over to the vestry.

Legacy and Lineage. The legacy row claims a specific date of February 27, 1773, for the completion. However, the supplied passages only confirm that the keys were handed over in February 1773, without specifying the exact day. The location is confirmed as Alexandria, Virginia. The event scope excludes broader historical associations with George Washington or subsequent presidents.