Historic Church
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two-bit Joe
N 38° 13.063 W 081° 25.576
17S E 462685 N 4230057
Virginia's Chapel was built in 1853
Waymark Code: WM24PW
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2007
Views: 31
Virginia's Chapel was built in 1853 as gift for Wm. Tompkins' daughter, Virginia. Used by both sides during the Civil War, Methodists acquired church in 1901. Building lengthened in 19th cent., cupola added in 1912. Placed on National Register in 1974 and deeded to Upper Kanawha Valley Senior Council in 1979. "Old Brick Church" was restored in 1981 using preservation grants and many gifts.
Marker Title: Historic Church
Marker Location: US 60, at junction with County Route 81/12 (Kelleys Creek Mammoth Road), just east of Cedar Grove
County or Independent City: Kanawha
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Upper Kanawha Valley Senior Council West Virginia Department of Culture and History 1990
Marker Number: Not listed
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