St Michaels Lutheran Church / The Wilfong Church
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dukemartin
N 38° 28.464 W 079° 19.912
17S E 645513 N 4259770
A short history about the church building.
Waymark Code: WM11465
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2019
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St. Michaels Lutheran Church
First St. Michaels Lutheran Church on this site was a log structure built circa 1800; burned and rebuilt in 1921. It served German speaking immigrants who settled in area in mid to late 18th century. Earliest record, in German, of church service held here is January 1, 1807. Weekly services were held here until 1974, before consolidation with three other nearby Lutheran churches.
The Wilfong Church
Four acres of land for church and cemetery were purchased for one shilling on October 1, 1794 from German Immigrant couple, Michael and Sophia Wilfong. Historically and locally known as "The Wilfong Church" because of the patronage of the Wilfong family and large number of family members who attended the Church and are buried in the cemetery.
Marker Number: None seen on sign
Marker Title: St Michaels Lutheran Church / The Wilfong Church
Marker Location: North west of Sugar Grove RD (RT 21)
County or Independent City: South of Sugar Grove, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Division Archives and History, 2013
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