Huntersville Presbyterian Church

 

The Huntersville Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, West Virginia was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Built in 1854, the church served as a barracks, hospital, courtroom, and place of worship for all denominations during the war. It was located in a strategic location on the Greenbrier River, making it a target for both Union and Confederate forces.

In 1861, the church was seized by Confederate troops and used as a hospital. It was later captured by Union forces, who used it as a barracks and hospital as well. The church was also used as a courtroom for both Union and Confederate military tribunals.

The Huntersville Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, was established in 1854. It is a two-story, rectangular frame building, two bays wide and three bays deep. It features a three-story bell tower centered on the front facade and added in 1896. The second floor was added at the same time by Huntersville Masonic Lodge Number 65 for use as a lodge hall.

The original building was a simple, one-story structure with a gallery. In 1896, the second floor was added, and the bell tower was erected. The tower was originally capped with a dormered spire, but this was removed in the early 1900s.

The church served as a place of worship for all denominations during the Civil War. It was also used as a hospital and garrison for both Confederate and Union troops. After the war, the church was returned to the Presbyterian congregation.

The Huntersville Presbyterian Church is a significant example of early Presbyterian architecture in West Virginia. It is also a reminder of the community's role in the Civil War. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.