I know that Timber Ridge Church, near Fairfield north of Lexington, Va. is still in use. In the 1750's it was a Presbyterian Church. Also, I found a history on Rev. Alexander Craighead, who preached at the church as well as at a church he founded on the Cowpasture River. You can check at Washington & Lee University library, in Lexington for the Craighead data and additional church information. In 1758, following the defeat of Gen. Braddock in the French and Indian War, many settlers on the floor of the Shenandoah Valley followed Rev. Craighead south into the Carolinas for safety from the marauding Indians. Good hunting, Don -----Original Message----- From: MissA2D4M@aol.com <MissA2D4M@aol.com> To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com <VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, January 23, 1999 11:09 PM Subject: Churches in Botetourt County Virginia >Can anyone assist me with information on any surviving turn of the century >churches in Botetourt County . Any of the Methodist denomination would be >particurally helpful. It has just come to light that my methodist reverand >great grandfather preached in this area and I am looking to find where he may >have preached. Any assistance would be appreciated. > >thank you > >Alison martin Brunow > >______________________________