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The chapel was built in what was then Williamsport, Virginia, twenty years before West Virginia became a state. The building served as a Methodist Protestant church until the Union of Methodist Churches in 1939. In 1947, the church and its grounds were sold to the Industrial School and was designated the school's institutional chapel.

1. Warder Chapel at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051214
Title:
Warder Chapel at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1964/01/28
Description:
The chapel was built in what was then Williamsport, Virginia, twenty years before West Virginia became a state. The building served as a Methodist Protestant church until the Union of Methodist Churches in 1939. In 1947, the church and its grounds were sold to the Industrial School and was designated the school's institutional chapel.
The church was organized prior to West Virginia becoming a state in 1821 in what was then known as Williamsport, Virginia.

2. Pruntytown Methodist Church, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051208
Title:
Pruntytown Methodist Church, Pruntytown, Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1964/01/28
Description:
The church was organized prior to West Virginia becoming a state in 1821 in what was then known as Williamsport, Virginia.
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.

3. 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.
The church was organized in 1850. This building was erected in 1900 about three miles from Talcott, W. Va.

4. 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 established in 1835.

5. Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051176
Title:
Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
The church was established in 1835.
The church was established in 1835.

6. Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051175
Title:
Methodist Church, Buffalo, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/06
Description:
The church was established in 1835.
The church was established in 1845 and sits about five miles below Winfield, W. Va. at Fraziers Bottom. The church was originally built for community use, allowing services in all orthodox denominations including Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian. In 1870, it became officially Methodist, but still allowed other denominations to use it.

7. Fraziers Bottom Church, Putnam County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051174
Title:
Fraziers Bottom Church, Putnam County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1845 and sits about five miles below Winfield, W. Va. at Fraziers Bottom. The church was originally built for community use, allowing services in all orthodox denominations including Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian. In 1870, it became officially Methodist, but still allowed other denominations to use it.
The church building was erected in the early 1900's after years of holding services in a school house. The organization was likely established in the 1850's.

8. Circleville Methodist Church, Circleville, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051156
Title:
Circleville Methodist Church, Circleville, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/09
Description:
The church building was erected in the early 1900's after years of holding services in a school house. The organization was likely established in the 1850's.
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.

9. Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051155
Title:
Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.

10. Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051154
Title:
Bethel Methodist Church near Fort Seybert, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was built around 1821 about two miles north of Ft. Seybert. It was the first ever Methodist church in Pendleton County.
The church was established in 1820 and officially unified all branches of the denomination within the Summersville area in 1939.

11. Memorial Methodist Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051131
Title:
Memorial Methodist Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1820 and officially unified all branches of the denomination within the Summersville area in 1939.
The church was established some time between 1803 and 1810. During the Civil War, church members were openly divided as "northern" members would hold service inside the church while "southern" members would stand outside or vice-versa.

12. Bethel Methodist Church, Poe, Nicholas County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051130
Title:
Bethel Methodist Church, Poe, Nicholas County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established some time between 1803 and 1810. During the Civil War, church members were openly divided as "northern" members would hold service inside the church while "southern" members would stand outside or vice-versa.