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

Christ Church

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

1. Christ Church Marker

Inscription. 300 yards west is one of the oldest Episcopal churches in West Virginia. Built in 1740 by Morgan Morgan. Five Revolutionary soldiers buried in church yard. Used as a barracks during war between the states.

Erected by William Henshaw Chapter, N.S.D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

Location. 39° 20.022′ N, 78° 3.43′ W. Marker is in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is at the intersection of Runnymeade Road (County Route 26) and Soldier Drive, on the right when traveling west on Runnymeade Road. Marker is located near a pull-out and small parking area directly in front of Morgan's Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 Runnymeade Road, Bunker Hill WV 25413, 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 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Morgan Chapel (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Christ Church (a few steps from this marker); Morgan Morgan (approx. ¼ mile away); "Morgan Acres"

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Col. Morgan Morgan (approx. ¼ mile away); Morgan Cabin (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cool Spring Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Zacquill Morgan House (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bunker Hill.

Other markers no longer nearby. James Johnston Pettigrew Monument (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing); Gettysburg Campaign (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Col. Morgan Morgan

Christ Church Marker (<i>marker at center • church in background • related marker on left</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

2. Christ Church Marker (marker at center • church in background • related marker on left)

Christ Church Marker (<i>view southwest from church yard • Runnymeade Road in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

3. Christ Church Marker (view southwest from church yard • Runnymeade Road in background)

Christ Church / Morgan Chapel<br>(<i>southeast corner • view from near marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

4. Christ Church / Morgan Chapel
(southeast corner • view from near marker)

Christ Church / Morgan Chapel<br>(<i>north/back side view • cemetery section in foreground</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

5. Christ Church / Morgan Chapel
(north/back side view • cemetery section in foreground)

Christ Church / Morgan Chapel Cemetery<br>(<i>view northwest from church</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2019

6. Christ Church / Morgan Chapel Cemetery
(view northwest from church)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 645 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 20, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.