Turkey Cove in Lee County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Seminary United Methodist Church
By J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017
1. Seminary United Methodist Church Marker
The Seminary United Methodist Church was
established in 1851 in Turkey Cove. Over
the years this structure has served as a church, a school
and a Masonic Lodge. Its first of board of trustees included W. N. G. Barron, James F
Jones, Henry C. Slemp, John W. Slemp, and
John Snodgrass. W. W. Farthing was the first
circuit rider.
The building, made of local
brick, originally had a wooden second story.
It was damaged by fire in the 1860s; only
the brick walls remained. A committee was
appointed in 1873 to rebuild the structure.
Heavy winds about 1923 caused further
damage. When repairs were made,
memorial
stained glass windows were installed.Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number X-24.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 36° 48.658′ N, 82° 50.042′ W. Marker is in Turkey Cove, Virginia, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of Seminary Church Loop (Old U.S. 58) and Seminary Road (County Route 708), on the left
By J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017
2. Seminary United Methodist Church Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Turkey Cove (a few steps from this marker); Members of Congress (approx. one mile away); Donelson’s Indian Line (approx. 2.6 miles away); Southwest Virginia Museum (approx. 4.7 miles away); Carl Martin (approx. 5 miles away); Big Stone Gap (approx. 5.2 miles away); a different marker also named Big Stone Gap (approx. 5.2 miles away); Origins of Big Stone Gap (approx. 5.2 miles away).
More about this marker. This marker replaced another with the same number but titled “Seminary Methodist Church” that was erected between 1937 and 1941. That marker read, “The foundation of this Methodist church was laid in 1851 and built from brick made near the church. The first Board of Trustees: Henry C. Slemp, W.N.G. Barron, James F. Jones, John W. Slemp, John Snodgrass. First Circuit Rider: W.W. Farthing.”
By J. J. Prats, June 10, 2017
3. Seminary United Methodist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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