Initially called The First Methodist Church and built in 1820, The John Wesley Methodist Church is one of the oldest brick churches in West Virginia.  On May 23, 1862, during the Battle of Lewisburg, the church was struck by cannon fire. One may still see where the cannonball struck the corner of the building.  Following the war the church was taken over by freed slaves and is still in use today.

 

 

The John Wesley Methodist Church

Located at 209 East Foster Street in Lewisburg, West Virginia