Forest Hill Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Writing on back of photo reads, "First church in Forest Hill district was Forest Hill Methodist Church. Erected on this site was a one room log structure used until 1860. This picture presents Forest Hill Methodist Church but on the same site as log church."
First built in 1910 and burned down in 1913. Since this picture, the church has covered the exterior with brick and decorated the interior with paneling with new pews and wall-to-wall carpet. Sunday School rooms have also been added, including a fellowship room, a kitchen, and more ground for parking cars.
A church in Onego, W. Va. is surrounded by water from a creek that used to be behind it. The flooded and muddy field was previously a green pasture. The damage occurred during the November 1985 flood in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
Presbyterian Church Surrounded by Debris from the 1985 Flood, Mouth of Seneca, W. Va.
Date:
1985/11
Description:
Debris, cars, a damaged bus, and a damaged truck surround a church after the flood that occurred in November 1985 in the area around Parsons, Elkins, Onego, and Mounth of Seneca, W. Va.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image shows an earlier view of this church. Later, the front of the building changed and people entered through the side entrance.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
View of a Methodist Church in Davis.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role int he timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.