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Located in Borman Church.

1. 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.

2. "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.

3. 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.

4. 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.
The church was established in 1823.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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 1854. The current building was built in 1932.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.
Established in 1838, the church is one of the oldest organizations in the Kanawha Valley.

46. The First Baptist Church of Buffalo, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051173
Title:
The First Baptist Church of Buffalo, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Established in 1838, the church is one of the oldest organizations in the Kanawha Valley.
The church was organized in 1858, conducting Sunday services in a small, log building before expanding to a larger church.

47. Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hurricane, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051172
Title:
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hurricane, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1858, conducting Sunday services in a small, log building before expanding to a larger church.
The church was originally established as the German Reform and Lutheran Church in 1832 before later changing its name. It is one of the oldest churches in the county.

48. Lenox Memorial Church, Portland District, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051171
Title:
Lenox Memorial Church, Portland District, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was originally established as the German Reform and Lutheran Church in 1832 before later changing its name. It is one of the oldest churches in the county.
The building was erected as a house of worship in 1859.

49. Methodist Protestant Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051170
Title:
Methodist Protestant Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1959/10
Description:
The building was erected as a house of worship in 1859.
The church was formally dedicated in 1852 though it had been used a decade prior. The church is located a little over three miles south of Kingwood, W. Va.

50. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051169
Title:
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was formally dedicated in 1852 though it had been used a decade prior. The church is located a little over three miles south of Kingwood, W. Va.
The church was built in 1883 near the town of Newburg.

51. Concord Community Church, Fine Forks, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051168
Title:
Concord Community Church, Fine Forks, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1944
Description:
The church was built in 1883 near the town of Newburg.
The church was founded in 1838.

52. Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051167
Title:
Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was founded in 1838.
The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.

53. Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051166
Title:
Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.
The church was built of logs in 1835.

54. Old Log Church Known as Hamlin Chapel, Stony Creek, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051165
Title:
Old Log Church Known as Hamlin Chapel, Stony Creek, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was built of logs in 1835.
The church was established in 1854 and served as a Civil War barracks, hospital, courtroom and place for worship of all denominations.

55. Huntersville Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051164
Title:
Huntersville Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1854 and served as a Civil War barracks, hospital, courtroom and place for worship of all denominations.
The church was officially organized in 1820.

56. Liberty Presbyterian Church near Green Bank, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051163
Title:
Liberty Presbyterian Church near Green Bank, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was officially organized in 1820.
The church was first built in 1808 and was officially established in 1836

57. Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Hill's Community, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051162
Title:
Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Hill's Community, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was first built in 1808 and was officially established in 1836
The church was established in 1858. During the Civil War, the church was used several times as a shelter by Union Army troops.

58. Baxter Presbyterian Church, Dunmore, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051160
Title:
Baxter Presbyterian Church, Dunmore, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1858. During the Civil War, the church was used several times as a shelter by Union Army troops.
The church was organized in 1816.

59. Bethesda Baptist Church, Wirt County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051158
Title:
Bethesda Baptist Church, Wirt County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1816.
The church was established in 1855.

60. Green Bank Methodist Church, Green Bank, Pocahontas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051157
Title:
Green Bank Methodist Church, Green Bank, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1855.
The church building was erected in the early 1900's after years of holding services in a school house. The organization was likely established in the 1850's.

61. Circleville Methodist Church, Circleville, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051156
Title:
Circleville Methodist Church, Circleville, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/09
Description:
The church building was erected in the early 1900's after years of holding services in a school house. The organization was likely established in the 1850's.
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.

62. Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051155
Title:
Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.

63. Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051154
Title:
Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.
The church building in the photograph was used until 1888 when another building was erected to suit the church's needs. The church's beginnings stem back to before 1797, but written records only begin at 1814.

64. Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, Upper Tract, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051153
Title:
Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, Upper Tract, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/06
Description:
The church building in the photograph was used until 1888 when another building was erected to suit the church's needs. The church's beginnings stem back to before 1797, but written records only begin at 1814.
The church is located three miles south of Sugar Grove. It was established in 1807. It is also known as the Wilfong church.

65. St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church near Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051152
Title:
St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church near Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church is located three miles south of Sugar Grove. It was established in 1807. It is also known as the Wilfong church.
The building is located two miles south of Brandywine, W. Va. The church was established in 1769.

66. The Propst Lutheran Church near Brandywine, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051151
Title:
The Propst Lutheran Church near Brandywine, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The building is located two miles south of Brandywine, W. Va. The church was established in 1769.
The Church began in 1827 by Associated Reformed Presbyterians from Short Creek, W. Va. and was officially organized in 1833. The first church building is still erect on the west side of Market Street and the second is below the corner of Ninth Street.

67. The United Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051150
Title:
The United Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Church began in 1827 by Associated Reformed Presbyterians from Short Creek, W. Va. and was officially organized in 1833. The first church building is still erect on the west side of Market Street and the second is below the corner of Ninth Street.
The Church was founded in Spring of 1840. The current church was rebuilt after a fire in 1904

68. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Knob Fork, Wetzel County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051146
Title:
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Knob Fork, Wetzel County, W. Va.
Date:
1954/08
Description:
The Church was founded in Spring of 1840. The current church was rebuilt after a fire in 1904
The organization was established in 1819.

69. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051145
Title:
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The organization was established in 1819.
The church was established in 1785 by a group of the city's leading businessmen.

70. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051144
Title:
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1785 by a group of the city's leading businessmen.
The church was established in 1856 by a small group of the city's leading businessmen.

71. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051142
Title:
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1856 by a small group of the city's leading businessmen.
The church was established in 1785 within a year after Methodism had come formally to America.

72. Short Creek Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051140
Title:
Short Creek Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1785 within a year after Methodism had come formally to America.
The church was established in 1849.

73. North Street Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051138
Title:
North Street Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1849.
The church began and grew with the frontier settlement of Wheeling, W. Va. In the spring of 1785, three years after the last battle of the Revolutionary War was fought at Fort Henry, the congregation was established and proceeded without any official building until 1818.

74. Fourth Street Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051136
Title:
Fourth Street Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church began and grew with the frontier settlement of Wheeling, W. Va. In the spring of 1785, three years after the last battle of the Revolutionary War was fought at Fort Henry, the congregation was established and proceeded without any official building until 1818.
The church was established in 1829 when a group of Long Run residents baptized by Alexander Campbell began to meet in private homes for worship.

75. West Liberty Christian Church, West Liberty, Ohio County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051135
Title:
West Liberty Christian Church, West Liberty, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1829 when a group of Long Run residents baptized by Alexander Campbell began to meet in private homes for worship.
The church was established in March of 1861. During a service in April, Fort Sumter was fired upon and the church was given little opportunity to hold services as neighbors and families were divided during the Civil War.

76. Summersville Baptist Church, Summesrville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051133
Title:
Summersville Baptist Church, Summesrville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in March of 1861. During a service in April, Fort Sumter was fired upon and the church was given little opportunity to hold services as neighbors and families were divided during the Civil War.
The church was established in 1818 after years of mass ceremonies, baptisms, and other sacraments were administered in people's homes. During the Civil War, both the Union and Confederate soldiers used the original building for a fort and base hospital before Union soldiers completely destroyed it.

77. St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051132
Title:
St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1818 after years of mass ceremonies, baptisms, and other sacraments were administered in people's homes. During the Civil War, both the Union and Confederate soldiers used the original building for a fort and base hospital before Union soldiers completely destroyed it.
The church was established in 1820 and officially unified all branches of the denomination within the Summersville area in 1939.

78. Memorial Methodist Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051131
Title:
Memorial Methodist Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1820 and officially unified all branches of the denomination within the Summersville area in 1939.
The church was established some time between 1803 and 1810. During the Civil War, church members were openly divided as "northern" members would hold service inside the church while "southern" members would stand outside or vice-versa.

79. Bethel Methodist Church, Poe, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051130
Title:
Bethel Methodist Church, Poe, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established some time between 1803 and 1810. During the Civil War, church members were openly divided as "northern" members would hold service inside the church while "southern" members would stand outside or vice-versa.
The church was established before 1847 when a small group of Christians decided to build a church in what is now the Mt. Nebo community. Grave markers for Civil War veterans can still be found in the church's graveyard today. The exact date of the church's establishment is unknown.

80. Gilgal Methodist Church near Mt. Nebo, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051129
Title:
Gilgal Methodist Church near Mt. Nebo, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established before 1847 when a small group of Christians decided to build a church in what is now the Mt. Nebo community. Grave markers for Civil War veterans can still be found in the church's graveyard today. The exact date of the church's establishment is unknown.
The church was organized in 1860. The present church was built sometime around 1930-1940. Previously church members, both Primitive Baptists and Missionary Baptists, worshiping in barns, outside, or in homes in the community.

81. Sand Lick Baptist Church, Laurel Fork, Webster County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051128
Title:
Sand Lick Baptist Church, Laurel Fork, Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1860. The present church was built sometime around 1930-1940. Previously church members, both Primitive Baptists and Missionary Baptists, worshiping in barns, outside, or in homes in the community.
The church was established in 1850. Of the 60 original members, 29 of them were part of the McClung family.

82. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Mt. Lookout, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051127
Title:
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Mt. Lookout, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1850. Of the 60 original members, 29 of them were part of the McClung family.
The church was officially organized in 1860 at the close of a "revival crusade."

83. New Prospect Baptist Church, Leivasy, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051126
Title:
New Prospect Baptist Church, Leivasy, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was officially organized in 1860 at the close of a "revival crusade."
The church was established in 1824 after a series of meetings took place in the homes of settles, sometimes forcing attendees to travel as many as 50 miles.

84. Zoar Baptist Church, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051125
Title:
Zoar Baptist Church, Keslers Cross Lanes, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1824 after a series of meetings took place in the homes of settles, sometimes forcing attendees to travel as many as 50 miles.
The church is located in Hookersville Rural Station and was established in 1825.

85. Muddlety Methodist Church near Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051124
Title:
Muddlety Methodist Church near Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church is located in Hookersville Rural Station and was established in 1825.
The church was established in 1822.

86. Penile Methodist Church, Hominy Falls, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051122
Title:
Penile Methodist Church, Hominy Falls, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1822.
The church was established in 1842.

87. Gilboa Methodist Church, Gilboa, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051121
Title:
Gilboa Methodist Church, Gilboa, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1842.
The organization was established in 1861.

88. Enon Baptist Church, Enon, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051119
Title:
Enon Baptist Church, Enon, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The organization was established in 1861.
The church was established in 1852 in what was then Mercer County, Virginia as West Virginia was not yet a state.

89. First Baptist Church, Dixie, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051117
Title:
First Baptist Church, Dixie, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1852 in what was then Mercer County, Virginia as West Virginia was not yet a state.
Liberty was officially established in 1820.

90. Liberty Methodist Church, Carl, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051115
Title:
Liberty Methodist Church, Carl, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Liberty was officially established in 1820.
The church was established in 1831.

91. Black's Chapel Methodist Church near Allingdale, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051113
Title:
Black's Chapel Methodist Church near Allingdale, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1831.
The Oakland Methodist church is probably the oldest continuous rural congregation in Morgan County. It was officially established in 1824.

92. Oakland Methodist Church, Timber Ridge District, Morgan County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051110
Title:
Oakland Methodist Church, Timber Ridge District, Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
1958/04
Description:
The Oakland Methodist church is probably the oldest continuous rural congregation in Morgan County. It was officially established in 1824.
The organization was established in December of 1852 and can be found off of West Virginia Route 9.

93. Snyders Evangelical United Brethren Church, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051109
Title:
Snyders Evangelical United Brethren Church, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The organization was established in December of 1852 and can be found off of West Virginia Route 9.
The organization was established in December of 1852 and can be found off of West Virginia Route 9.

94. Snyders Evangelical United Brethren Church, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051108
Title:
Snyders Evangelical United Brethren Church, Sleepy Creek District, Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The organization was established in December of 1852 and can be found off of West Virginia Route 9.
A group of church goers are gathered outside of the church, which was established in the Rock Gap District in 1797. The chapel had a greater influence on rural religion and in the spread of the German Evangelical movement than any other in Morgan County, W. Va. For years, the German preachers of the United Brethren shared the chapel with English Methodist preachers, often conducting services in both the English and German languages.

95. Ambrose Chapel, Rock Gap District, Morgan County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051101
Title:
Ambrose Chapel, Rock Gap District, Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of church goers are gathered outside of the church, which was established in the Rock Gap District in 1797. The chapel had a greater influence on rural religion and in the spread of the German Evangelical movement than any other in Morgan County, W. Va. For years, the German preachers of the United Brethren shared the chapel with English Methodist preachers, often conducting services in both the English and German languages.
A group of church goers are gathered outside of the church, which was established in the Rock Gap District in 1797. The chapel had a greater influence on rural religion and in the spread of the German Evangelical movement than any other in Morgan County, W. Va. For years, the German preachers of the United Brethren shared the chapel with English Methodist preachers, often conducting services in both the English and German languages.

96. Ambrose Chapel, Rock Gap District, Morgan County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051095
Title:
Ambrose Chapel, Rock Gap District, Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of church goers are gathered outside of the church, which was established in the Rock Gap District in 1797. The chapel had a greater influence on rural religion and in the spread of the German Evangelical movement than any other in Morgan County, W. Va. For years, the German preachers of the United Brethren shared the chapel with English Methodist preachers, often conducting services in both the English and German languages.