The West Warren Baptist Church
The West Warren Baptist Church, originally known as The West Warren Regular Baptist Church of Christ, was organized in 1854. Members of the new church body had been previously affiliated with the Union, St. Paul and Harmony Baptist Churches. The church was located on the hillside next to the cemetery. (Due east from this point.)
The original building was replaced in 1883 and served the congregation until 1954, when it was relocated to the present site.
The cut stones on the landscape of this location are from
the original foundations. Jesus said in Matthew 16:18,
"Upon this rock I will build my church".
The town of Wadestown was originally named West Warren.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 39° 40.538′ N, 80° 20.409′ W. Marker is in Wadestown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. It is on St. Leo Road west of Route 7, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wana WV 26590, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historical Village of Hero Named in Honor of Private Jesse Taylor (approx. 3.4 miles away in Pennsylvania); Jesse Taylor
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Monongalia County / Wetzel County (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
