Three Churches in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Mount Bethel Church
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, March 28, 2009
1. Mount Bethel Church Marker
Inscription.
Mount Bethel Church. . The Presbyterians established a church near here in 1792. At first called the Mountain Church in 1808, it became the nucleus of Presbyterian work in Hampshire County under the auspices of the Rev. John Lyle. The Rev. James Black reorganized the congregation in 1812 and the newly formed congregation was named Mount Bethel. The present church, built of logs in 1837, is the oldest house of worship in this county.
The Presbyterians established a church near here in 1792. At first called the Mountain Church in 1808, it became the nucleus of Presbyterian work in Hampshire County under the auspices of the Rev. John Lyle. The Rev. James Black reorganized the congregation in 1812 and the newly formed congregation was named Mount Bethel. The present church, built of logs in 1837, is the oldest house of worship in this county.
Erected 1974 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 39° 24.107′ N, 78° 39.236′ W. Marker is in Three Churches, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Three Churches Hollow Road and Jersey Mountain Road on Three Churches Hollow Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
1869 - Rev. Charles Scanlon A.M., LLD. - 1927 Secretary Board of Temperance and Moral Welfare Presbyterian Church, USA Represented the United States by appointment of four Presidents to five international congresses on alcoholism in Europe Honorary treasurer World Prohibition Federation President American Section
1875 - Rev. David Howard Scanlon PhD., D.D. - 1950 Eighteen years pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Durham, N.C. Board of Directors - Davidson College - distinguished Administrator
1853 - Rev. Michael Patrick Scanlan - 1877 Pastor, Waverly, Maryland Methodist Episcopal Church South
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help" Psalm 121
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