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Colored drawing depicting the church building and grounds. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

1. First Methodist Episcopal Church, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:: 047449
Title:: First Methodist Episcopal Church, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: Colored drawing depicting the church building and grounds. Published by Beckley News Co. of Beckley, W. Va.

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."

2. Forest Hill Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 047752
Title:: 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."

The church was organized in 1850. This building was erected in 1900 about three miles from Talcott, W. Va.

3. 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 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.

4. 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.

The church was founded in 1853. The present church was built in 1883.

5. Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church, Hilldale, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051204
Title:: Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church, Hilldale, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The church was founded in 1853. The present church was built in 1883.

The church was organized in 1850.

6. New Hope Methodist Church, Marie, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051210
Title:: New Hope Methodist Church, Marie, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The church was organized in 1850.

The church was organized in 1852.

7. Jordan's Chapel Methodist Church, Pipestem, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051211
Title:: Jordan's Chapel Methodist Church, Pipestem, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The church was organized in 1852.

The exact date of the church's organization is unknown, but it was organized before the Civil War. The church building is no longer used regularly, but is maintained and used for events and funerals.

8. Low Gap Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051215
Title:: Low Gap Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The exact date of the church's organization is unknown, but it was organized before the Civil War. The church building is no longer used regularly, but is maintained and used for events and funerals.