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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.

St. John's Catholic Church, Summersville, Nicholas County, W. Va.

Identifier:
051132
Collection Number:
A&M 1667
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.
Subjects:
West Virginia--Centennial celebrations, etc., Counties--Nicholas., Churches., Civil War., Church buildings--West Virginia.
Acquisition Source:
Centennial Church History Project. County Chairman
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView