Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015

1. Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. Marker

Inscription. Born at Union, 1865. Converted at 15 at Simpson M. E. Church, Charleston. Licensed to preach; his first parish was Harpers Ferry 1889. His most distinguished pastoral work was the rebuilding of Asbury Church Washington, with a seating capacity of 1800. He was one of the two first Negroes in Methodism to achieve the office of bishop. He died in Covington, Ky., in 1943, and was buried in Washington, D.C.

Erected 1979 by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 37° 35.494′ N, 80° 32.547′ W. Marker is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of North Street (West Virginia Route 3) and Pump Street, on the left when traveling east on North Street. It is in front of Ames Clair Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crook's Occupation of Union (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union (about 300 feet away); William Porcher Miles (about 300 feet away); General John Echols

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(about 300 feet away); Gen. John Echols House (about 300 feet away); Chapman House (about 600 feet away); Union College (about 700 feet away); Union Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.

Ames Clair Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015

2. Ames Clair Hall and Marker

Asbury United Methodist Church, Washington DC image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matthew G. Bisanz, October 6, 2009

3. Asbury United Methodist Church, Washington DC

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.