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"Early Oil Wells--To the south, birthplace of West Virginia's oil industry. On Hughes River oil was found in gravel beds in 1810. As "bank oil," a medicine, Bushrod Creel sold 100 barrels of it per year in 1836. Volcano was one of first boom oil towns."

1. Early Oil Wells Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030871
Title:
Early Oil Wells Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
"Early Oil Wells--To the south, birthplace of West Virginia's oil industry. On Hughes River oil was found in gravel beds in 1810. As "bank oil," a medicine, Bushrod Creel sold 100 barrels of it per year in 1836. Volcano was one of first boom oil towns."
The church was organized in 1810.

2. Smithville Baptist Church, Smithville, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051190
Title:
Smithville Baptist Church, Smithville, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1810.
The church was organized in 1849 and the first church was built in 1850.

3. Bethel Methodist Church, Pullman, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051191
Title:
Bethel Methodist Church, Pullman, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1849 and the first church was built in 1850.
The church was organized in 1855. The first church was built in 1864, it later burned down and was rebuilt in 1869. Additions were later added to the church.

4. Pennsboro Evangelical United Brethren Church, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051192
Title:
Pennsboro Evangelical United Brethren Church, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1855. The first church was built in 1864, it later burned down and was rebuilt in 1869. Additions were later added to the church.
The church was organized in 1854. The current building was built in 1932.

5. Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051193
Title:
Mt. Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1854. The current building was built in 1932.
The church was organized in 1843.

6. Harrisville Methodist Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051194
Title:
Harrisville Methodist Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
The church was organized in 1843.
The church was organized in 1825. It was originally named Mab Zeal Baptist Church. The church was remodeled and enlarged in 1925.

7. Harrisville Baptist Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051195
Title:
Harrisville Baptist Church, Harrisville, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/05
Description:
The church was organized in 1825. It was originally named Mab Zeal Baptist Church. The church was remodeled and enlarged in 1925.
The church was organized in 1835.

8. Hughes River Presbyterian Church, Cairo, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051196
Title:
Hughes River Presbyterian Church, Cairo, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1835.
The Church was organized in 1851.

9. Goose Creek Baptist Church, Petroleum, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051197
Title:
Goose Creek Baptist Church, Petroleum, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Church was organized in 1851.
Leander Sylvanious Smith and Niranda Elizabeth Hamilton Smith are pictured on their 50th wedding anniversary. They are the parents of Ora Mae Smith Stephens, who married Leaman Clark Stephens and mothered Eschol Lee Stephens.

10. Leander and Niranda Smith at their Home, Prunty, W. Va.

IDNO:
051917
Title:
Leander and Niranda Smith at their Home, Prunty, W. Va.
Date:
1931
Description:
Leander Sylvanious Smith and Niranda Elizabeth Hamilton Smith are pictured on their 50th wedding anniversary. They are the parents of Ora Mae Smith Stephens, who married Leaman Clark Stephens and mothered Eschol Lee Stephens.