Tygarts Valley Church facts for kids
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Tygarts Valley Church
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 Location in West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | U.S. Routes 219/250 Huttonsville, West Virginia |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1883 |
| Architect | Isaac Pursell; Chenowith, Lemuel |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 86000797 |
| Added to NRHP | April 15, 1986 |
The Tygarts Valley Church, also known as Tygarts Valley Presbyterian Church, is a historic church building located in Huttonsville, West Virginia. You can find it right on U.S. Routes 219 and 250. This beautiful church was built a long time ago, in 1883. It has a special look called Gothic Revival style. The church is made of wood and sits on a strong sandstone foundation. It is about 61 feet long and 31 feet wide. It also has a very tall spire that reaches up 105 feet!
A Look at Its History
This important church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's recognized as a special place in American history that should be protected. The National Register helps keep important buildings and sites safe for future generations to learn from and enjoy.
Design and Construction
The Tygarts Valley Church was designed by a famous architectural company from Philadelphia named Isaac Purcell. An expert bridge builder named Lemuel Chenoweth was in charge of actually building the church.
One of the most beautiful parts of the church is its colorful windows. These windows are made from a special type of glass called "rolled cathedral glass." This unique glass was brought all the way from Scotland to be part of the church.
