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Writing on back of photo reads, "First church in Forest Hill district was Forest Hill Methodist Church. Erected on this site was a one room log structure used until 1860. This picture presents Forest Hill Methodist Church but on the same site as log church."

1. Forest Hill Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047752
Title:
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Writing on back of photo reads, "First church in Forest Hill district was Forest Hill Methodist Church. Erected on this site was a one room log structure used until 1860. This picture presents Forest Hill Methodist Church but on the same site as log church."
Church pictured in the distance. The area pictured is about one mile south of Bluestone River Dam.

2. Low Gap Church on Ridge near Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048445
Title:
Low Gap Church on Ridge near Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Church pictured in the distance. The area pictured is about one mile south of Bluestone River Dam.
The church was organized in 1850. This building was erected in 1900 about three miles from Talcott, W. Va.

3. Oak Grove Methodist Episcopal South Church, Ballengee, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051198
Title:
Oak Grove Methodist Episcopal South Church, Ballengee, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1850. This building was erected in 1900 about three miles from Talcott, W. Va.
The church was organized in 1812.

4. Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, Buck, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051200
Title:
Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, Buck, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1812.
Originally part of the Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, the Fair View Baptist Church split to form its own organization in 1859.

5. Fair View Baptist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051202
Title:
Fair View Baptist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Originally part of the Little Wolf Creek Baptist Church, the Fair View Baptist Church split to form its own organization in 1859.
The church was organized before the civil war, though the exact date is unknown. During its history, the building was used for many years by justices of the peace to hold their courts and by public speakers for political meetings. The church also has one of the oldest grave yards in the county where many of the pioneer settlers are buried.

6. Forest Hill Methodist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051203
Title:
Forest Hill Methodist Church, Forest Hill District, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized before the civil war, though the exact date is unknown. During its history, the building was used for many years by justices of the peace to hold their courts and by public speakers for political meetings. The church also has one of the oldest grave yards in the county where many of the pioneer settlers are buried.
Established in 1832, this church was the first Baptist church organized in its area and extended a welcoming arm to other denominations, allowing them to hold services in the building whenever the Baptists were not using it.

7. The Lick Creek Baptist Church, Green Sulphur Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051205
Title:
The Lick Creek Baptist Church, Green Sulphur Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Established in 1832, this church was the first Baptist church organized in its area and extended a welcoming arm to other denominations, allowing them to hold services in the building whenever the Baptists were not using it.
The church was organized before the Civil War, though the exact date is unknown. It is situated in the Pipestem District on a ridge between Pipestem Creek and New River.

8. River Ridge Baptist Church near Gravilly Point, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051206
Title:
River Ridge Baptist Church near Gravilly Point, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized before the Civil War, though the exact date is unknown. It is situated in the Pipestem District on a ridge between Pipestem Creek and New River.
The church was organized in 1798. The church is the oldest organization in the county.

9. Bluestone Baptist Church, Jumping Branch, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051207
Title:
Bluestone Baptist Church, Jumping Branch, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1798. The church is the oldest organization in the county.
The church was organized in 1858. The church is now mainly used for special occasions and funerals. Many members have moved to other churches.

10. River View Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051209
Title:
River View Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1858. The church is now mainly used for special occasions and funerals. Many members have moved to other churches.
Though the exact date of the church's organization is unknown; it was organized before the Civil War. It is currently located on the New River near Bellepoint.

11. Four Mile Church Baptist, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051213
Title:
Four Mile Church Baptist, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Though the exact date of the church's organization is unknown; it was organized before the Civil War. It is currently located on the New River near Bellepoint.