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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.

44677. 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.

44678. 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.
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.

44679. 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. It is situated in the Pipestem District on a ridge between Pipestem Creek and New River.

44680. 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.
The church was organized in 1798. The church is the oldest organization in the county.

44681. 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 prior to West Virginia becoming a state in 1821 in what was then known as Williamsport, Virginia.

44682. 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 1858. The church is now mainly used for special occasions and funerals. Many members have moved to other churches.

44683. 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 in 1850.

44684. 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.

44685. 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 church was organized in 1818.

44686. 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.
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.

44687. 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 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.

44688. 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.