Ruble Church
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two-bit Joe
N 39° 00.329 W 081° 20.452
17S E 470485 N 4317440
Ruble Church Wirt County, WV
Waymark Code: WM17HG
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2007
Views: 26
One of the oldest "still attended" churches in the state, it was built in 1835 of hand-hewed logs. Much effort has been expended on the preservation of church's original appearance. It is heated by a potbellied stove and lighted by kerosene lights. Deed book states that all denominations, except those of "Northern Principles," were welcome. Many graves in the church cemetery predate the Civil War.
Marker Number: WI 1
Marker Title: Ruble Church
Marker Location: Junction of WV 5 and County Route 35/6 (Chestnut Road) southeast of Elizabeth
County or Independent City: Wirt
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History
Web Site: Not listed
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