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The church was dedicated July 22, 1923.

1. United Brethren Church, Near Maysville, W. Va.

IDNO:
053671
Title:
United Brethren Church, Near Maysville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1928
Description:
The church was dedicated July 22, 1923.
Located in Borman Church.

2. Church Exhibit, Marshall County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053259
Title:
Church Exhibit, Marshall County, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
Located in Borman Church.
Two women show the others a scheme for removing jars from a canning boiler.

3. "Colored Church" in Mingo County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053228
Title:
"Colored Church" in Mingo County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913-1915
Description:
Two women show the others a scheme for removing jars from a canning boiler.
Buffalo Presbyterian Church, on the left, was completed in 1857. Buffalo Academy, on the right, was completed in 1849.

4. Buffalo Presbyterian Church and Buffalo Academy, Buffalo, W. Va.

IDNO:
052583
Title:
Buffalo Presbyterian Church and Buffalo Academy, Buffalo, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Buffalo Presbyterian Church, on the left, was completed in 1857. Buffalo Academy, on the right, was completed in 1849.
The steeple on the Buffalo Presbyterian Church is surrounded by scaffolding.

5. Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, W. Va.

IDNO:
052582
Title:
Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1857
Description:
The steeple on the Buffalo Presbyterian Church is surrounded by scaffolding.
A sign hanging on the back wall reads, "School motto; 'Move forward,'" indicating that the church also serves as a school.

6. Inside West Milford Methodist Church, West Milford, W. Va.

IDNO:
052296
Title:
Inside West Milford Methodist Church, West Milford, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
A sign hanging on the back wall reads, "School motto; 'Move forward,'" indicating that the church also serves as a school.
The church was established in 1823.

7. Silver Creek United Baptist Church, Crum, Wayne County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051255
Title:
Silver Creek United Baptist Church, Crum, Wayne County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1823.
The church was established in 1847 as a Missionary Baptist church.

8. Greenbrier Baptist Church, Mouth of Greenbrier Creek, Wayne County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051254
Title:
Greenbrier Baptist Church, Mouth of Greenbrier Creek, Wayne County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/04
Description:
The church was established in 1847 as a Missionary Baptist church.
The church was established sometime between 1853 and 1854 by early pioneers who wanted to avoid hazardous traveling and benefit from a church in their immediate vicinity.

9. Sand Run Evangelical United Brethren Church, Union District, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051250
Title:
Sand Run Evangelical United Brethren Church, Union District, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established sometime between 1853 and 1854 by early pioneers who wanted to avoid hazardous traveling and benefit from a church in their immediate vicinity.
The church was organized in 1852 when a deed was made for the land. However, the church was first built in 1843 and dedicated in 1846. The present church was built in 1951.

10. Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Little Peeks Run, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051248
Title:
Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Little Peeks Run, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1852 when a deed was made for the land. However, the church was first built in 1843 and dedicated in 1846. The present church was built in 1951.
The church was established in 1857 by seven people who had immigrated from Virginia.

11. Ten Mile Baptist Church, Ten Mile Community, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051247
Title:
Ten Mile Baptist Church, Ten Mile Community, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1857 by seven people who had immigrated from Virginia.
A group of church m embers are gathered outside of the building which was built in 1880. The organization was established in 1847.

12. Mount Washington United Brethren Church, Tallmansville, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051246
Title:
Mount Washington United Brethren Church, Tallmansville, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of church m embers are gathered outside of the building which was built in 1880. The organization was established in 1847.
The church was established in 1840 as a branch of the Buckhannon Baptist Association until it was dissolved in 1850 and became independent.

13. Sago Baptist Church, Sago, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051244
Title:
Sago Baptist Church, Sago, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1840 as a branch of the Buckhannon Baptist Association until it was dissolved in 1850 and became independent.
The church was organized between the years of 1863 and 1865. The church was first a log building, but a frame structure replaced it in 1889. A new building was built in 1954.

14. Indian Camp Evangelical United Brethren Church, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051241
Title:
Indian Camp Evangelical United Brethren Church, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950s
Description:
The church was organized between the years of 1863 and 1865. The church was first a log building, but a frame structure replaced it in 1889. A new building was built in 1954.
The church was organized in 1862 and dedicated in 1868. The present church was built in 1938.

15. Mt. Olive, Evangelical United Brethren Church, Hinkleville, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051239
Title:
Mt. Olive, Evangelical United Brethren Church, Hinkleville, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1862 and dedicated in 1868. The present church was built in 1938.
The church was established in 1819.

16. French Creek Presbyterian Church, French Creek, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051237
Title:
French Creek Presbyterian Church, French Creek, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1819.
The church was established in 1853 and is located less than two miles east of Buckhannon, W. Va off Staunton Turnpike, United States Highway 33, and West Virginia Route 4.

17. Mt. Herman United Brethren Church near Buckhannon, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051235
Title:
Mt. Herman United Brethren Church near Buckhannon, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1853 and is located less than two miles east of Buckhannon, W. Va off Staunton Turnpike, United States Highway 33, and West Virginia Route 4.
The church was organized in 1856.

18. Webster Baptist Church, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051231
Title:
Webster Baptist Church, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1856.
The Claysville community first started gathering when a church was built in 1802. In 1857 the Union Baptist Church was built. It later rebuilt in 1887 after a fire.

19. Union Baptist Church, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051230
Title:
Union Baptist Church, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Claysville community first started gathering when a church was built in 1802. In 1857 the Union Baptist Church was built. It later rebuilt in 1887 after a fire.
The church was first called Booths Creek and later changed to Middleville. It was organized in 1825.

20. Middleville Church, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051228
Title:
Middleville Church, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1964/01/28
Description:
The church was first called Booths Creek and later changed to Middleville. It was organized in 1825.
The church is thought to have been established in 1852.

21. First Evangelical United Brethren Church, Buckhannon, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051227
Title:
First Evangelical United Brethren Church, Buckhannon, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church is thought to have been established in 1852.
The church was established in 1849. It has two locations, the other being in Rock Cave, W. Va.

22. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Arlington, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051223
Title:
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Arlington, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1849. It has two locations, the other being in Rock Cave, W. Va.
The church was established in 1849. It has two branches, the other being located in Arlington, W. Va.

23. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Rock Cave, Upshur County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051222
Title:
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Rock Cave, Upshur County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1849. It has two branches, the other being located in Arlington, W. Va.
The church was established in 1858.

24. First Baptist Church, Grafton, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051217
Title:
First Baptist Church, Grafton, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1964/01/28
Description:
The church was established in 1858.
This church known as the "Mother Church of Mother's Day" and is where the Mother's Day holiday began when Mrs. Ann Reeves Jarvis began an effort to reunite family ties that had been broken during the Civil War. The day of reunification, first called "Mother's Friendship Day", was an organized event in which mother's of the community were brought together. Union and Confederate soldiers and their family members also participated, shaking each other's hands and rekindling friendship.Today, the holiday has grown to be internationally celebrated and recognized. This church currently holds an International Mother's Day shrine.

25. Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051216
Title:
Andrews Methodist Church, Grafton, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1964/01/28
Description:
This church known as the "Mother Church of Mother's Day" and is where the Mother's Day holiday began when Mrs. Ann Reeves Jarvis began an effort to reunite family ties that had been broken during the Civil War. The day of reunification, first called "Mother's Friendship Day", was an organized event in which mother's of the community were brought together. Union and Confederate soldiers and their family members also participated, shaking each other's hands and rekindling friendship.Today, the holiday has grown to be internationally celebrated and recognized. This church currently holds an International Mother's Day shrine.
The chapel was built in what was then Williamsport, Virginia, twenty years before West Virginia became a state. The building served as a Methodist Protestant church until the Union of Methodist Churches in 1939. In 1947, the church and its grounds were sold to the Industrial School and was designated the school's institutional chapel.

26. Warder Chapel at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051214
Title:
Warder Chapel at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1964/01/28
Description:
The chapel was built in what was then Williamsport, Virginia, twenty years before West Virginia became a state. The building served as a Methodist Protestant church until the Union of Methodist Churches in 1939. In 1947, the church and its grounds were sold to the Industrial School and was designated the school's institutional chapel.
Though the exact date of the church's organization is unknown; it was organized before the Civil War. It is currently located on the New River near Bellepoint.

27. Four Mile Church Baptist, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051213
Title:
Four Mile Church Baptist, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Though the exact date of the church's organization is unknown; it was organized before the Civil War. It is currently located on the New River near Bellepoint.
The church was organized in 1818.

28. Beulah Baptist Church of Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051212
Title:
Beulah Baptist Church of Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1818.
The church was organized in 1858. The church is now mainly used for special occasions and funerals. Many members have moved to other churches.

29. River View Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051209
Title:
River View Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1858. The church is now mainly used for special occasions and funerals. Many members have moved to other churches.
The church was organized prior to West Virginia becoming a state in 1821 in what was then known as Williamsport, Virginia.

30. Pruntytown Methodist Church, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051208
Title:
Pruntytown Methodist Church, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1964/01/28
Description:
The church was organized prior to West Virginia becoming a state in 1821 in what was then known as Williamsport, Virginia.
The church was organized in 1798. The church is the oldest organization in the county.

31. Bluestone Baptist Church, Jumping Branch, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051207
Title:
Bluestone Baptist Church, Jumping Branch, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1798. The church is the oldest organization in the county.
The church was organized before the Civil War, though the exact date is unknown. It is situated in the Pipestem District on a ridge between Pipestem Creek and New River.

32. River Ridge Baptist Church near Gravilly Point, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051206
Title:
River Ridge Baptist Church near Gravilly Point, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized before the Civil War, though the exact date is unknown. It is situated in the Pipestem District on a ridge between Pipestem Creek and New River.
Established in 1832, this church was the first Baptist church organized in its area and extended a welcoming arm to other denominations, allowing them to hold services in the building whenever the Baptists were not using it.

33. The Lick Creek Baptist Church, Green Sulphur Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051205
Title:
The Lick Creek Baptist Church, Green Sulphur Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Established in 1832, this church was the first Baptist church organized in its area and extended a welcoming arm to other denominations, allowing them to hold services in the building whenever the Baptists were not using it.
The church was organized before the civil war, though the exact date is unknown. During its history, the building was used for many years by justices of the peace to hold their courts and by public speakers for political meetings. The church also has one of the oldest grave yards in the county where many of the pioneer settlers are buried.

34. Forest Hill Methodist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051203
Title:
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized before the civil war, though the exact date is unknown. During its history, the building was used for many years by justices of the peace to hold their courts and by public speakers for political meetings. The church also has one of the oldest grave yards in the county where many of the pioneer settlers are buried.
Originally part of the Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, the Fair View Baptist Church split to form its own organization in 1859.

35. Fair View Baptist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051202
Title:
Fair View Baptist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Originally part of the Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, the Fair View Baptist Church split to form its own organization in 1859.
The church was organized in 1812.

36. Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, Buck, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051200
Title:
Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, Buck, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1812.
The church was organized in 1850. This building was erected in 1900 about three miles from Talcott, W. Va.

37. Oak Grove Methodist Episcopal South Church, Ballengee, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051198
Title:
Oak Grove Methodist Episcopal South Church, Ballengee, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1850. This building was erected in 1900 about three miles from Talcott, W. Va.
The church was organized in 1854. The current building was built in 1932.

38. Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051193
Title:
Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1854. The current building was built in 1932.
The Leading Creek Primitive Baptist Church was formed in 1854.

39. Leading Creek Baptist Church, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051189
Title:
Leading Creek Baptist Church, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Leading Creek Primitive Baptist Church was formed in 1854.
Rev. Asa Harman (b. 1834-d. 1902) was the first elected pastor of Harman Church of the Brethren in 1859. The town of Harman is also named after him. The Harman Church separated from a larger territory of congregations in 1897 and the church was named after the reverend. In 1921, the grandson of Asa Harman, Rev. Ellsworth Harman, was elected pastor of the church.

40. Harman Church of the Brethren, Harman, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051187
Title:
Harman Church of the Brethren, Harman, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/04/13
Description:
Rev. Asa Harman (b. 1834-d. 1902) was the first elected pastor of Harman Church of the Brethren in 1859. The town of Harman is also named after him. The Harman Church separated from a larger territory of congregations in 1897 and the church was named after the reverend. In 1921, the grandson of Asa Harman, Rev. Ellsworth Harman, was elected pastor of the church.
In 1921 Reverend Ellsworth S. Harman was elected minister of the Harman Church of the Brethren and he was the pastor a number of years. He is grandson of the original Pastor, Rev. Asa Harmon who was elected in 1859 and for whom the town is named.

41. Rev. Ellsworth Harman of Harman Church of the Brethren, Harman, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051186
Title:
Rev. Ellsworth Harman of Harman Church of the Brethren, Harman, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
In 1921 Reverend Ellsworth S. Harman was elected minister of the Harman Church of the Brethren and he was the pastor a number of years. He is grandson of the original Pastor, Rev. Asa Harmon who was elected in 1859 and for whom the town is named.
Rev. Asa Harman (b. 1834-d. 1902) was the first elected pastor of Harman Church of the Brethren in 1859. The town of Harman is also named after him. The Harman Church separated from a larger territory of congregations in 1897 and the church was named after the reverend.

42. Rev. Asa Harman of Harman Church of the Brethren, Harman, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051185
Title:
Rev. Asa Harman of Harman Church of the Brethren, Harman, Randolph County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Rev. Asa Harman (b. 1834-d. 1902) was the first elected pastor of Harman Church of the Brethren in 1859. The town of Harman is also named after him. The Harman Church separated from a larger territory of congregations in 1897 and the church was named after the reverend.
The church was established in 1858 by a group of pioneer settles on Rockcastle Creek, about five miles east of Pineville, W. Va.

43. Rockcastle Baptist Church, Rockview, Wyoming County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051179
Title:
Rockcastle Baptist Church, Rockview, Wyoming County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1858 by a group of pioneer settles on Rockcastle Creek, about five miles east of Pineville, W. Va.
Established in 1836, it was the first ever church to be organized in what is now Raleigh County.

44. Coal Marsh Baptist Church, Glen Daniel, Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051178
Title:
Coal Marsh Baptist Church, Glen Daniel, Raleigh County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10
Description:
Established in 1836, it was the first ever church to be organized in what is now Raleigh County.
The church was established in 1856 by church goers who wanted a church of their own and separate from Point Pleasant Church.

45. Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051177
Title:
Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
The church was established in 1856 by church goers who wanted a church of their own and separate from Point Pleasant Church.
The church was established in 1835.

46. Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051176
Title:
Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
The church was established in 1835.
The church was established in 1835.

47. Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051175
Title:
Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/06
Description:
The church was established in 1835.
The church was established in 1845 and sits about five miles below Winfield, W. Va. at Fraziers Bottom. The church was originally built for community use, allowing services in all orthodox denominations including Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian. In 1870, it became officially Methodist, but still allowed other denominations to use it.

48. Fraziers Bottom Church, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051174
Title:
Fraziers Bottom Church, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1845 and sits about five miles below Winfield, W. Va. at Fraziers Bottom. The church was originally built for community use, allowing services in all orthodox denominations including Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian. In 1870, it became officially Methodist, but still allowed other denominations to use it.