FAITH · HISTORICAL MARKER

Rehoboth

Monroe County, West Virginia
· Oldest Church Building West of the Allegheny Mountains
Faith
4
Rehoboth was the site where Francis Asbury, first bishop of American Methodism, attended the raising of the church in 1785, dedicated the log meeting house in 1786, and held three annual conferences there in May 1792, 1793, and 1796. The church was built chiefly by the means and through the industry of Edward Keenan, who deeded five acres for church and burying grounds for “as long as grass grows and water flows.” It was restored in 1927 under the supervision of Reverend George W. Richardson, presiding elder.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free

FIND IT

West Virginia · United States
Monroe County, West Virginia
COUNTY · 53 STOPSExplore Monroe County, West Virginia
Hear every story as you drive
4.7 Stars · 800+ Ratings
Hear this story on the road