Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery, Schellsburg, Pennsylvania
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Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery is located along US Route 30 (Lincoln Highway), in Napier Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMZY6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2006
Views: 79
The Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery occupy a rural 7-acre track south of the Lincoln Highway (US Route 30) immediately west of the village of Schellsburg, in Bedford County.
On the site are the Old Log Church and Historical Bural ground, both dating to 1806, and the sexton's house dating to 1860.
The Old Log Church was erected at a cost of $225.941/2 - during a time when half-cents were coins and served as legal tender. The logs for the church were furnished by Schell Hillgas, Mowry Hillgas, Jacob Hillgas, and Benjamin Bisel, each of whom provided materials sufficient for building one side of the church.
The church was built in 1806, and is also known as; Old Log Church and Cemetery.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1806
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian / Reformed
Street address of Church:
Lincoln Highway (US 30)
Schellsburg, Pa. USA
15559
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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