Hopewell in Barbour County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Ida L. Reed
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018
1. Ida L. Reed Marker
Northeast, 3 1/2 miles, is the birthplace of Ida L. Reed, born November 30, 1865. She became famous for her religious writings, chiefly cantatas, poems and hymns, of which she wrote over 2000. Her hymns have been used in the services of eleven denominations in America. Many have been translated into foreign languages. Her most noted is "I Belong to the King". Miss Reed died July 8, 1951, and is buried here.
Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.
Location. 39° 12.568′ N, 80° 3.224′ W. Marker is in Hopewell, West Virginia, in Barbour County. It is at the intersection of Barbour County Highway (U.S. 250) and Arden Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling north on Barbour County Highway. The marker is on the side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philippi WV 26416, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Birthplace - W.D. Zinn (approx. 3½ miles away); "Apollo" (approx. 3½ miles away); Shearer Quadrangle (approx. 3½ miles away); Battle of Philippi
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Other markers no longer nearby. First Land Battle (was approx. 3½ miles away but has been permanently removed); Philippi (was approx. 3.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 23, 2018
2. Ida L. Reed Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, March 27, 2024
3. Ida L. Reed Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
