St. John's Episcopal Chapel in Wheeling

The current St. John's Chapel was designed by Edward Franzheim. It was opened formally Aug. 1, 1912, by St. Matthew's Church. It was an independent parish from 1963 until 1987, when it reunited with St. Matthew's.

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Location

▶ Heiskell Ave.

Images

Articles

▶ Early History of St. John's Episcopal Church, East Wheeling (Old Churches, Ministers and Families of Virginia, Bishop William Meade. Originally published 1857.)
▶ St. John's Episcopal Church, 1850-1875 (A history and record of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Virginia, Peterkin, Geo. W., 1902)
▶ St. John's Episcopal Church (Robert W. Eoff : The Eoff Family in the United States" (Fourth Pamphlet), Eoff Park, Ind., 1906.)
▶ St. John's Episcopal Church (Upper Ohio Valley Historical Society records, 1948-1958)  

Additional Resources

▶ A history and record of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Virginia : and, before the formation of the diocese in 1878, in the territory now known as the state of West Virginia, Peterkin, Geo. W., 1902. Wheeling Room, non-circulating, ask for access at the reference desk.
▶ Vertical File: Wheeling Episcopal Churches, Wheeling Room, non-circulating, ask for access at the reference desk.
▶ Upper Ohio Valley Historical Society records, 1948-1958, Archives & Special Collections, non-circulating, view by appointment only. Call 304-232-0244.