Near De Kalb in Gilmer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Job's Temple
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 27, 2021
1. Job's Temple Marker
Begun, 1860; finished after the Civil War; handhewn log church is oldest in Gilmer Co. Job's Temple Class of M.E. Church, South was organized in 1866 by the Rev. G.S. McCutchen, first pastor. First trustees were Levi Snider, Salathiel, Wm. & N.W. Stalnaker, Christian Kuhl, James Pickens, and Ed Gainer. Placed on National Register in 1979.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 55.931′ N, 80° 57.699′ W. Marker is near De Kalb, West Virginia, in Gilmer County. Marker is on Little Kanawha Parkway, 0.1 miles east of Job Run Road (County Road 35/4), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glenville WV 26351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Job’s Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stalnaker Plantation / Old Stalnaker Family Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Engle Homestead (approx. 3.4 miles away); Glenville (approx. 6.7 miles away); WV Rosie the Riveter Bell
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Photographed By Craig Doda, December 27, 2021
2. Job's Temple Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 27, 2021
3. Job's Temple Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 27, 2021
4. Job's Temple Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
