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Built in 1820, the church was struck by a cannon ball during the 1862 Civil War Battle of Lewisburg. The "wound" is visible near the right corner of the structure. The boarded door entrance, right center, was used by slaves to enter the segregated balcony of the church for services.

409. John Wesley Methodist Church, Lewisburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040393
Title:
John Wesley Methodist Church, Lewisburg, W. Va.
Date:
1889/03
Description:
Built in 1820, the church was struck by a cannon ball during the 1862 Civil War Battle of Lewisburg. The "wound" is visible near the right corner of the structure. The boarded door entrance, right center, was used by slaves to enter the segregated balcony of the church for services.
Looking northwest towards the cemetery and back of the church. The church, built in 1796, was used as a hospital, barracks and stable during the Civil War.

410. Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040395
Title:
Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg, W. Va.
Date:
1889
Description:
Looking northwest towards the cemetery and back of the church. The church, built in 1796, was used as a hospital, barracks and stable during the Civil War.
View of of the town of Lewisburg.

411. Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040399
Title:
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1889
Description:
View of of the town of Lewisburg.