Matewan in Mingo County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
M.E. South Church
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
1. M.E. South Church Marker
The Church was established in 1892 in a little one room wooden structure. It remained as that structure until around 1919 when a new structure was built to replace it. During the Matewan Massacre in 1921, the residents of the community brought all the children out of the town to the church where games were played and the children were fed until the situation was resolved in town.
The current sanctuary was built in 1933 by Italian immigrant
stone cutters and the fellowship hall was added in 1955. The
stone work was used from the mountains in the local area. The
name of the church was later changed to the present name of
Matewan United Methodist Church. The church has experienced
numerous floods as well as fire damage throughout its history
but still remains a vital part of the community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 37° 37.35′ N, 82° 9.8′ W. Marker is in Matewan, West Virginia, in Mingo County. It is on 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern 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 walking distance of this marker: Matewan Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); Working Together for One Another (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cecil E. Roberts Building (about 600 feet away); The Battle of Matewan (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Matewan Massacre (about 600 feet away); Hatfield-McCoy Feud (approx. 0.2 miles away); Divided Loyalties (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mingo County / State of Kentucky (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Matewan.
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
2. M.E. South Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
3. M.E. South Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
4. M.E. South Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 23, 2020
5. M.E. South Church Marker
Second Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
