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- IDNO:
- 051132
- Title:
- St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was established in 1818 after years of mass ceremonies, baptisms, and other sacraments were administered in people's homes. During the Civil War, both the Union and Confederate soldiers used the original building for a fort and base hospital before Union soldiers completely destroyed it.
- IDNO:
- 051133
- Title:
- Summersville Baptist Church, Summesrville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was established in March of 1861. During a service in April, Fort Sumter was fired upon and the church was given little opportunity to hold services as neighbors and families were divided during the Civil War.
- IDNO:
- 051160
- Title:
- Baxter Presbyterian Church, Dunmore, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was established in 1858. During the Civil War, the church was used several times as a shelter by Union Army troops.
- IDNO:
- 051164
- Title:
- Huntersville Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, Pocahontas County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was established in 1854 and served as a Civil War barracks, hospital, courtroom and place for worship of all denominations.
- IDNO:
- 052707
- Title:
- George Baker at Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Pa.
- Date:
- 1913
- Description:
- Devil's Den, Gettysburg, PA.Left to right:Back row: Dr. Myron Reppard, George Baker (served in Civil War), Pearl Reppard.Front Row: George Reppard, Ede Long, Ried Pierpoint
- IDNO:
- 052708
- Title:
- George Baker
- Date:
- ca. 1915
- Description:
- "George Baker, Vet- cac 7th WV- Union."
