Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Davis Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 24, 2024
1. Davis Presbyterian Church Marker
The committee from Winchester Presbytery organized the congregation into the Davis Presbyterian Church with 14 members.
William R. Wilson Sadie M. Wilson Herman A. Meyer Mrs. S. L. Crabtree A. D. Collins Mary O. Collins J. Neill Oliver Mrs. P. A. Oliver James Parsons Annie Oble William L. Swartz Minnie Raese Agustus C. Finley Sarah Parsons
Rev. Malcom W. Woodworth, 1st Pastor
Erected 1983 by Members of the Community Bible Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1887.
Location. 39° 7.795′ N, 79° 27.924′ W. Marker is in Davis, West Virginia, in Tucker County. It is at the intersection of Thomas Avenue and 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Thomas Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 Thomas Avenue, Davis WV 26260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. 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 walking distance of this marker: The Blackwater Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town Of Many Lives (about 400 feet away); In Memory of All American Veterans (about 400 feet away); The Pennsylvania House (about 400 feet away); Verzi's Saloon (about 400 feet away); Railroad Depot (about 500 feet away); Babcock Office & Store (about 500 feet away); National Bank of Davis
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 24, 2024
2. Davis Presbyterian Church Marker
Marker is located to the right of the double doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2024, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
