Martinsburg in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Old Methodist Church

201 East John Street

— Built 1795 —

Old Methodist Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

1. Old Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This structure was originally constructed as a dwelling and was later used as a house of worship from 1812-1842 by the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, Martinsburg Historic Properties series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 39° 27.291′ N, 77° 57.781′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is at the intersection of South Spring Street and East John Street, on the left when traveling south on South Spring Street. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the southwest corner of the subject building, facing South Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 East John Street, Martinsburg WV 25401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Electrified House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Stone House (about 400 feet away); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); Boarman House (about 500 feet away); Avenue of Flags Monument (about 500 feet away); Welcome to the City of Martinsburg (about 600 feet away); Civil War Martinsburg (about 600 feet away); Gen. Adam Stephen (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsburg.

Old Methodist Church Marker (<i>wide view from South Spring Street; marker at southwest corner</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

2. Old Methodist Church Marker (wide view from South Spring Street; marker at southwest corner)

Old Methodist Church (<i>southwest corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

3. Old Methodist Church (southwest corner view)

Old Methodist Church (<i>southeast corner view from East John Street</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

4. Old Methodist Church (southeast corner view from East John Street)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.