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Men standing in front of a Virginia Torpedo Co. wagon carrying nitro-glycerin. From Grant's Photo. Record of West Virginia.

1. Nitro-Glycerine Wagon Loaded for Business in Harrison County Oil Fields

IDNO:
000774
Title:
Nitro-Glycerine Wagon Loaded for Business in Harrison County Oil Fields
Date:
undated
Description:
Men standing in front of a Virginia Torpedo Co. wagon carrying nitro-glycerin. From Grant's Photo. Record of West Virginia.
'Harrison County, Formed, 1784, from Monongalia. It included all or parts of 17 other counties. Named for Benjamin Harrison, signer of Declaration of Independence and the governor of Virginia, 1781-84. Birthplace of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.'

2. Harrison County Historic Marker

IDNO:
031103
Title:
Harrison County Historic Marker
Description:
'Harrison County, Formed, 1784, from Monongalia. It included all or parts of 17 other counties. Named for Benjamin Harrison, signer of Declaration of Independence and the governor of Virginia, 1781-84. Birthplace of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.'
At home in Simpson Creek.

3. James Edmund Stonestreet and Alexander Stonestreet

IDNO:
038083
Title:
James Edmund Stonestreet and Alexander Stonestreet
Description:
At home in Simpson Creek.
Vance, a 15 years old trapper boy, whose job it was to open and closed the door, allowing mine trains to enter and exit. Vance earned $1.60 a week.

4. Coal Mine Trapper Boy, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047037
Title:
Coal Mine Trapper Boy, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1908
Description:
Vance, a 15 years old trapper boy, whose job it was to open and closed the door, allowing mine trains to enter and exit. Vance earned $1.60 a week.

5. Lincoln Junior High School Band, Harrison Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047050
Title:
Lincoln Junior High School Band, Harrison Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1946

6. Williams Mine Consolidation Coal Company, Harrison County, W. Va

IDNO:
047118
Title:
Williams Mine Consolidation Coal Company, Harrison County, W. Va
The church was organized in 1795; the present building was built in 1899 and dedicated in 1901.

7. Seventh Day Baptist Church, Salem, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050923
Title:
Seventh Day Baptist Church, Salem, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1795; the present building was built in 1899 and dedicated in 1901.
The church was organized in 1805. The first meeting house was a log cabin which was later replaced as the church grew. The current building was built in 1871 and then rebuilt after a fire in the 1880s. The church contributed to the founding of Salem College in 1888.

8. Lost Creek Seventh Day Baptist, Lost Creek, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050924
Title:
Lost Creek Seventh Day Baptist, Lost Creek, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1805. The first meeting house was a log cabin which was later replaced as the church grew. The current building was built in 1871 and then rebuilt after a fire in the 1880s. The church contributed to the founding of Salem College in 1888.
The Evangelical United Brethren church was organized in 1854.The caption written on the back of the image reads:"First row of adults, left to right: A.J. Summers, retired M.E. Minister; Rev. Donald Lockhart - the pastor in 1955; Dr. J.L. Miles E.U.B. Conference Superintendent in 1955.Just behind and to the left are two former pastors of our church, left to right: Paul Brake, Rev. E.A. Crites of Bridgeport, W. Va."

9. Mount Olive E. U. B. Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050925
Title:
Mount Olive E. U. B. Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06/26
Description:
The Evangelical United Brethren church was organized in 1854.The caption written on the back of the image reads:"First row of adults, left to right: A.J. Summers, retired M.E. Minister; Rev. Donald Lockhart - the pastor in 1955; Dr. J.L. Miles E.U.B. Conference Superintendent in 1955.Just behind and to the left are two former pastors of our church, left to right: Paul Brake, Rev. E.A. Crites of Bridgeport, W. Va."
The church was organized in 1783. The current church was built in 1928. In 1787 the trial of Rhoda Ward for witchcraft was held at the church among other trials.

10. Simpson Creek Baptist Church, Bridgeport, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050931
Title:
Simpson Creek Baptist Church, Bridgeport, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1783. The current church was built in 1928. In 1787 the trial of Rhoda Ward for witchcraft was held at the church among other trials.
The church was founded in 1805.

11. Coon's Run Baptist Church, Adamsville, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050932
Title:
Coon's Run Baptist Church, Adamsville, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was founded in 1805.
The church was organized in 1848. It was for many years called First Baptist Church of Clarksburg and services were held in the courthouse until a church building was dedicated in 1853.

12. Clarksburg Baptist Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050933
Title:
Clarksburg Baptist Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1848. It was for many years called First Baptist Church of Clarksburg and services were held in the courthouse until a church building was dedicated in 1853.
The church was organized in 1822.

13. Hepzibah Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050934
Title:
Hepzibah Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1822.
The church was organized in 1846.

14. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050935
Title:
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/06
Description:
The church was organized in 1846.
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.

15. Bethany Baptist Church, Brown, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050936
Title:
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.
The church was organized in 1840. In 1912 the church moved from Tunnel Hill to Tenmile creek near Bristol.

16. Enon Baptist Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050937
Title:
Enon Baptist Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1840. In 1912 the church moved from Tunnel Hill to Tenmile creek near Bristol.
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.

17. Sardis Baptist Church, Sardis, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050938
Title:
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.
The church was organized in 1848. The church is at the Mouth of Little Rock Camp (Olive Community).

18. Olive Branch Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050939
Title:
Olive Branch Baptist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
The church was organized in 1848. The church is at the Mouth of Little Rock Camp (Olive Community).
The church was organized in approximately 1836. It was Methodist Protestant originally but is now a Methodist church.

19. The Rockford Methodist Church, Rockford, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050942
Title:
The Rockford Methodist Church, Rockford, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in approximately 1836. It was Methodist Protestant originally but is now a Methodist church.
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was eventually built.

20. New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050943
Title:
New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was eventually built.
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was dedicated in 1948.

21. New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050944
Title:
New Bethel Methodist Church, Good Hope, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
New Bethel Methodist Church was organized between 1784 and 1786. The church burned in 1942. The church then met in the community hall until August 1948. Money was raised and the present stone church was dedicated in 1948.
The church was organized in 1834 in Johnstown, six miles east of Lost Creek. The present building was erected in 1856.

22. Johnstown Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050945
Title:
Johnstown Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1834 in Johnstown, six miles east of Lost Creek. The present building was erected in 1856.
Smith Chapel in the Simpson Creek Community was organized in 1859.

23. Smith Chapel Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050946
Title:
Smith Chapel Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Smith Chapel in the Simpson Creek Community was organized in 1859.
The church was organized in 1855 in the Ten Mile District. The original church had to relocated to clear the way for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

24. Point Pleasant Methodist Church, Maken, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050947
Title:
Point Pleasant Methodist Church, Maken, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1953/05/31
Description:
The church was organized in 1855 in the Ten Mile District. The original church had to relocated to clear the way for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
The church was organized in 1858. The original church burned in 1855 and the present church was built in 1858.

25. Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Prospect Valley, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050948
Title:
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, Prospect Valley, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1858. The original church burned in 1855 and the present church was built in 1858.
The Methodist Episcopal church was founded in 1861. Services were held in a Tannery building until 1866 when the first church was built. The corner stone for the new church was laid in 1926.

26. Bristol Methodist Episcopal Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050949
Title:
Bristol Methodist Episcopal Church, Bristol, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Methodist Episcopal church was founded in 1861. Services were held in a Tannery building until 1866 when the first church was built. The corner stone for the new church was laid in 1926.
The building was erected in 1856. The church was once called the Ebinezer Methodist Episcopal Church, but is now known as the Sycamore Methodist Church and is part of the West Milford Circuit.

27. Sycamore Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050950
Title:
Sycamore Methodist Church, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The building was erected in 1856. The church was once called the Ebinezer Methodist Episcopal Church, but is now known as the Sycamore Methodist Church and is part of the West Milford Circuit.
The church was organized in 1821 and the current building was constructed in 1853.

28. Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050951
Title:
Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1821 and the current building was constructed in 1853.
A group of boys and girls are dressed in costume. Subjects unidentified.

29. Harrison County Pageant Group

IDNO:
051296
Title:
Harrison County Pageant Group
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of boys and girls are dressed in costume. Subjects unidentified.
The girls camp poses outside of a building for a group photo. Subjects unidentified.

30. Harrison County 4-H Campers, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051301
Title:
Harrison County 4-H Campers, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The girls camp poses outside of a building for a group photo. Subjects unidentified.
A boy watches as his two companions play their string instruments. Subjects unidentified.

31. Two Boys Playing Guitars in at the Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051317
Title:
Two Boys Playing Guitars in at the Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1933
Description:
A boy watches as his two companions play their string instruments. Subjects unidentified.
The girl, who is unidentified, smiles as she pulls a flower from the water.

32. Girl Plays by Fish Pond at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051320
Title:
Girl Plays by Fish Pond at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1933
Description:
The girl, who is unidentified, smiles as she pulls a flower from the water.
4-H campers prepare stools during their class activities. Subjects unidentified.

33. Making Stools at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051499
Title:
Making Stools at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
4-H campers prepare stools during their class activities. Subjects unidentified.
The royal court is pictured on a lawn stage. Subjects unidentified.

34. Health King, Queen, and Court at Older 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051500
Title:
Health King, Queen, and Court at Older 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
The royal court is pictured on a lawn stage. Subjects unidentified.
A young girl and woman making earrings. Subjects unidentified.

35. Jewelry Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051502
Title:
Jewelry Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A young girl and woman making earrings. Subjects unidentified.
A group of unidentified boys participate in kitchen activities.

36. Boys in Kitchen at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051503
Title:
Boys in Kitchen at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of unidentified boys participate in kitchen activities.
Two women supervise as three young girls paint bracelets. Subjects unidentified.

37. Class Activities at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051504
Title:
Class Activities at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
Two women supervise as three young girls paint bracelets. Subjects unidentified.
A group of campers work together during the class activity. Subjects unidentified.

38. Basket Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051505
Title:
Basket Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of campers work together during the class activity. Subjects unidentified.
A group of campers make lamps during their class activity.

39. Lamp Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051506
Title:
Lamp Making Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of campers make lamps during their class activity.
A group of female campers produce trays during their class activity. Subjects unidentified.

40. Tray Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051507
Title:
Tray Making at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of female campers produce trays during their class activity. Subjects unidentified.
A girl tries on a hand-made belt while her companions weave threads together. Subjects unidentified.

41. Belt and Bracelet Making during Class Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051508
Title:
Belt and Bracelet Making during Class Activity at 4-H Camp in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A girl tries on a hand-made belt while her companions weave threads together. Subjects unidentified.
A group of unidentified girls sit behind sewing machines as they work through their class activity.

42. Girls in Sewing Room at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051509
Title:
Girls in Sewing Room at Harrison County 4-H Camp, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
A group of unidentified girls sit behind sewing machines as they work through their class activity.
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.

43. Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051514
Title:
Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.

44. Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051515
Title:
Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.

45. Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051516
Title:
Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.
An unidentified man looks into a cave that contains Native American cave writings.

46. Man Studying Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051517
Title:
Man Studying Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
An unidentified man looks into a cave that contains Native American cave writings.
View of a cave from the outside which holds Native American cave writings.

47. Outside View of Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051518
Title:
Outside View of Cave in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1955/06
Description:
View of a cave from the outside which holds Native American cave writings.
A group of boys play football while their classmates watch from behind. The school was a one room school located on the Post family farm in Harrison County, W. Va.

48. School Children of School Union No. 7 Playing Football at Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052280
Title:
School Children of School Union No. 7 Playing Football at Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A group of boys play football while their classmates watch from behind. The school was a one room school located on the Post family farm in Harrison County, W. Va.
The teacher holding the football in the middle of the photograph is Dock Post. The school was located on the Post family farm. On the right, behind the teacher, is Gay Woodson.

49. One Room School Union No. 7 on Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052281
Title:
One Room School Union No. 7 on Old Post Farm, Good Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
The teacher holding the football in the middle of the photograph is Dock Post. The school was located on the Post family farm. On the right, behind the teacher, is Gay Woodson.
A group of men are picture beside a sawmill and furnace. The sawmill is located in the Good Hope area, which crosses over into Harrison County. Subjects unidentified.

50. Saw Mill Crew Possibly in Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052283
Title:
Saw Mill Crew Possibly in Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
A group of men are picture beside a sawmill and furnace. The sawmill is located in the Good Hope area, which crosses over into Harrison County. Subjects unidentified.