First Baptist Church, Grantsville, Calhoun County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
A front view of First Baptist Church, (formerly Bethlehem Baptist Church of Grantsville). The church was founded in 1833. The current building was enlarged throughout the 1940s, 1950s, and finished in 1962.
Bethany Baptist Church, Brown, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
Bethany (Tenmile) Baptist Church was founded in 1843. The church was originally located near Trousers Leg Run on Tenmile creek, but later moved to Brown when the survey for a railroad ran through the building.
Sardis Baptist Church, Sardis, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
The church was organized in 1847. The original members of the church were the charter members and they were: Jane Strother, Sanford Strother, Andrew Lyons, Lavina Lyons, Rachael Hooper, John Strother, and Fannie Frances Strother, and David Herbert.
Bula Baptist Church, Battelle District, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
The church was organized in 1861. The church house was built in 1869 and a new church was dedicated in 1870. In 1915 Bula Baptist Church joined with Union and West Warren Baptist Churches.