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The church was built in 1883 near the town of Newburg.

1. Concord Community Church, Fine Forks, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051168
Title:: Concord Community Church, Fine Forks, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: 1944
Description:: The church was built in 1883 near the town of Newburg.

The building was erected as a house of worship in 1859.

2. Methodist Protestant Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051170
Title:: Methodist Protestant Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: 1959/10
Description:: The building was erected as a house of worship in 1859.

The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.

3. Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051166
Title:: Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.

The church was founded in 1838.

4. Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051167
Title:: Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The church was founded in 1838.

The church was formally dedicated in 1852 though it had been used a decade prior. The church is located a little over three miles south of Kingwood, W. Va.

5. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051169
Title:: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The church was formally dedicated in 1852 though it had been used a decade prior. The church is located a little over three miles south of Kingwood, W. Va.

The church was originally established as the German Reform and Lutheran Church in 1832 before later changing its name. It is one of the oldest churches in the county.

6. Lenox Memorial Church, Portland District, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 051171
Title:: Lenox Memorial Church, Portland District, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The church was originally established as the German Reform and Lutheran Church in 1832 before later changing its name. It is one of the oldest churches in the county.