Near Cedar Grove in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Historic Church

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 27, 2008

1. Historic Church Marker

Virginia's Chapel

Inscription. Virginia's Chapel was built in 1853 as gift for Wm. Tompkins' daughter, Virginia. Used by both sides during the Civil War, Methodists acquired church in 1901. Building lengthened in 19th cent., cupola added in 1912. Placed on National Register in 1974 and deeded to Upper Kanawha Valley Senior Council in 1979. "Old Brick Church" was restored in 1981 using preservation grants and many gifts.

Erected 1990 by Upper Kanawha Valley Senior Council & West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 38° 13.059′ N, 81° 25.554′ W. Marker is near Cedar Grove, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. It is on U.S. 60 0.3 miles east of Kellys Creek Road (County Route 81), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cedar Grove WV 25039, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Charleston Area.

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: Major William Morris Jr. (here, next to this marker); Virginia's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Memory of William Morris (a few steps from this marker); Cedar Grove Veterans Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); First Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew & Charles Lewis March (within shouting distance of this marker); East Bank World War II Veterans (approx. 0.9 miles away); East Bank High School (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Grove.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 27, 2008

2. Historic Church Marker

Virginia's Chapel is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,497 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.