Kanawha-Salines Presbyterian Church, Malden, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in December of 1819. The caption on the back of the image reads: "1819 - During the early years the congregation met in a log cabin built by Henry Ruffner's father called 'Col. Ruffers' Meeting House.' Col. David Ruffner built this house of worship in 1840 and Mrs. John Q. Dickinson added the educational building on about 100 years later, during the 10 years that Rev. J.E. Wayland served, which was from 1930-1940."According to the church history, Booker T. Washington learned the Shorter Catechism from Rev. John C. Brown at this church and worshiped here before going to Hampton Institute in Virginia.
African Zion Baptist Church, Malden, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1863. According to the church's history, it was formed after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and Booker T. Washington was a member of this church. It supported many other Baptist churches in West Virginia.
First Baptist Church of St. Albans, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/04
Description:
The church was organized in 1860. The first building was called Coalsmouth Baptist Church because St. Albans was onced named Coalsmouth. The current building was built in 1938-1939.
