Houses of worship Archives - Appalachian History

A family spat among the Baptists

Alabama’s oldest Baptist congregation will be 208 years old this year. Or not, depending on whom you ask. Both churches remain active today.

April 13, 2018 Houses of worship / West Virginia

The smallest church in 48 states

Along Route 219, in Silver Lake, WV, southeast of Kingwood, you’ll find “Our Lady of The Pines,” — the “Smallest Church in 48 States.”

Watauga River in eastern Tennessee, at the site of the Watauga settlement

May 3, 2017 Baptists / Houses of worship / Preachers / Tennessee

He poured out his soul in melting exhortations to a devoted people

Historians consider Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church, originally 8 miles N of Jonesborough, the first organized church body in Tennessee territory.

March 21, 2017 Houses of worship / South Carolina

There is no more sacred spot in upper South Carolina

The old church has stood for more than a century and a quarter, and its gray walls have recorded the hardships of the sturdy pioneers and the march of progress.

etching showing change ringing bell tower

January 9, 2017 Houses of worship / North Carolina / Tennessee

Let the bells peal!

There are 2 places in Appalachia where you can hear an authentic peal of the churchbells: Univ of the South & St James’ Episcopal Church.

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