Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2013
1. Presbyterian Church Marker
Presbyterian Church was first organized in Romney in 1787, after supplications dating as early as 1740.
The present church was erected in 1860. It was used as a stable and hospital during the war between the states.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 39° 20.601′ N, 78° 45.429′ W. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. Marker is at the intersection of West Rosemary Lane and North Marsham Street, on the right when traveling west on West Rosemary Lane. Marker is located beside the sidewalk at the southeast corner of the Romney Presbyterian Church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Rosemary Lane, Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Easton Family Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); Literary Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gilbert Proctor Miller (about 500 feet away); Romney in 1861–1865 / “Stonewall” Jackson (about 500 feet away); Hampshire County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Romney / Early Memorial (about 500 feet away); Hampshire County World War I Memorial
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More about this marker. Marker is a large painted metal plaque, mounted at eye-level on two metal posts.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2013
2. Presbyterian Church Marker (wide view; original bell exhibit behind; church in background )
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2013
3. Original Romney Presbyterian Church bell (on exhibit behind marker)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2013
4. Romney Presbyterian Church (southeast corner view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 4, 2013
5. Romney Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
