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The church was founded sometime before 1782 as a Presbyterian church, but the exact date is unsure because first records have been lost. The building is located off of Route 219, also known as the Seneca Trail, and is one mile north of Pickaway.

1. New Lebanon Church near Pickwaway, Monroe County, W. Va.

The church was first established as Mt. Peniel Church in 1831 before changing its name to Johnson's Meeting House and then again to Johnson's Crossroads. The church was torn down sometime in the late 1930's or early 1940's.

2. Entrance to Johnson's Cross Roads Church in Wolf Creek Valley, Monroe County, W. Va.

Phillip Shumate's children, of which one is Mary E. Shumate, are pictured balancing on the side of an old-fashioned automobile.

3. Shumate Children Outside of Home in Monroe County, W. Va.

Shumate pictured wearing a dress outside of her old home.

4. Mary E. Shumate at Her Childhood Home, Monroe County, W. Va.

A line of cars are parked along the road while people gather to inspect the new bridge.

5. Dedication Ceremony for Newly Constructed Red Sulphur Bridge, Monroe County, W. Va.

People gather to observe the newly constructed bridge.

6. Red Sulphur Bridge Dedication, Monroe County, W. Va.