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HRAB 05-15-12 Meeting AgendaMEMORANDUM COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/665-6395 TO: Historic Resources Advisory Board FROM: Candice E. Perkins, AICP, Senior Planner VIP RE: May 2012 HRAB Meeting Agenda DATE: May 7, 2012 The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) will be meeting on Tuesday. May 15. 2012, at 6:30 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors Executive Session Room* in the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The HRAB will discuss the following items: AGENDA 1. 2012 HRAB Meeting Dates. 2. Proposed Changes to the HRAB Bylaws. 3. Historic Property Designation (Plaque) Application for the White Hall United Methodist Church. Please contact this office if you will not be able to attend the meeting. Thank you. *PLEASE NOTE MEETING LOCATION Access to this building is limited during the evening hours. Therefore, it will be necessary to enter the building through the rear door of the Board Room. I would encourage Committee members to park in the County parking lot located behind the new addition (accessible off of Cameron Street). CEP/bad Attachments 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 * Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 FREDERICK COUNTY HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD (HRAB) 2012 TENTATIVE MEETING DATES January 17, 2012 — cancelled February 21, 2012— cancelled March 20, 2012— cancelled April 17, 2012— cancelled May 15, 2012 June 19, 2012 July 17, 2012 August 21, 2012 September 18, 2012 October 16, 2012 November 20, 2012 December 18, 2012 HRAB meetings are tentatively scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month and begin at 6: 30p. m. For further information, please call Candice Perkins at 540-665-5651. Item # 2 - Proposed Amendments to the HRAB BVIaws During the 2011 calendar year the HRAB discussed amendments to the HRAB Bylaws. The requested amendments are shown (deletions in strikethrough and new text in bold underlined italics). Staff is seeking adoption of the revised HRAB Bylaws. Attachment: 1. Proposed HRAB Bylaw Amendments BYLAWS FREDERICK COUNTY HISTORIC RESOURCE ADVISORY BOARD (HRAB) I. Purpose of the HRAB 1.1 Mission Statement - Provide guidance to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors on issues concerning the County's historic resources. 1.2 The HRAB was created in 1987 by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to consider the impact of a rezoning or development on historically and architecturally significant sites and structures. 1.3 The HRAB will make recommendations of applications, either approval, approval with conditions, or denial. The recommendation will be based upon the proposed treatment of historic resources as well as the degree of their significance. If conditions are placed on the application, they shall be based on attached document "Formulating Good Recommendations ". II. Membership 2.1 The HRAB consists of nine voting members, one member from each magisterial district and three members at large. In addition to a Planning Commission Liaison, a staff member from the Planning Department, as well as a historic preservation consultant that advises the Board, also attend the meetings. 2.2 Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. 2.3 The Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected by the HRAB for a term of one year. 2.4 The HRAB will may have an annual training or orientation session. 2.5 HRAB members will be encouraged to attend outside training sessions and conferences. 2.6 If an HRAB member has a conflict of interest with an application, it is expected that they refrain from making recommendations. III. Meetings 3.1 Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month from 6.3Op to 46:00pm to 7:30pm as needed, meetings are also open to the public. Start time may be amended as deemed necessary by the Chairman. 3.2tfaining sessions of if more time is needed Rif! - dise"ssion of applications. Special meetings may be called for by the Chairman and u.�uavia vi u the Planning Staff. 3.3 The staff member for the HRAB is required to make site inspections for all applications. The HRAB members are also encouraged to make site visits. 3.4 Since the HRAB is an advisory Board and only makes recommendations, public hearing and public notices are not required. 3.5 A majority of the members present is required for an approval or denial recommendation; however, all recommendations will be recorded. 3.6 The HRAB will be courteous and respectful to each other and all applicants. 3.7 Regular attendance is expected of all members of the HRAB. If a member is unable to attend, it is expected that he/she notify the staff. Once a member has missed three (3) unexcused HRAB meetings, he/she shall be referred for replacement. IV. Powers & Duties 4.1 The role of the HRAB is to make recommendations for properties that are or may be considered historic or potentially significant when land development applications are submitted to the County. 4.2 Fulfill responsibilities as designated by the HA Historic Overlay Zone Ordinance (Article XVI HA Historic Area Overlay Zone — Frederick County Zoning Ordinance). 4.3 Make recommendations utilizing the "Formulating Good Recommendations" handout. (See attachment) 4.4 Encourage historic preservation in Frederick County by recognizing significant historic resources. V. Application Review Process 5.1 Complete applications (see HRAB submission requirements) must be received at least three (3) weeks prior to a scheduled HRAB meeting, ensuring that the HRAB will receive their agenda two (2) weeks prior to a meeting. Once an application is received, the staff member shall research the project and prepare an agenda for the HRAB Members. At the HRAB meeting, the applicant is expected to be present to answer any questions that the board may have. 5.2 The HRAB shall provide a recommendation to the applicant during the meeting unless the applicant requests to bring the application back to the board at a later time. 5.3 Staff is responsible for notifying the applicant in writing ofthe HRAB's action on the application. The notification letter should include all reasons for approval, approval with conditions, or denial. VI. Bylaw Amendment Process 6.1 If a member of the HRAB desires to amend the bylaws, that member would need to bring up the recommendation under the other portion of the meeting. A vote would then be held with the members, and if a majority vote is givenm a discussion will be held as to how to amend the bylaws. Once the changes have been discussed and agreed upon, staff will provide the HRAB members with a copy of the amended bylaws to adopt at the next scheduled meeting. Adopted: March 15, 2005 Amended: January 17, 2006 Amended: May IS. 2012 FREISERICR COUNTY HISTORIG PROPERTY DESIGNXI'l."ON APPLIC9TION flo,r WHITE HALL'JNITED MHTHCaI)IST CHURC1.4- COUNTY of FREDElt ECK s t� I ; !f . i Department of Planning and Development " t ! 540/665-5651 APR i FAX, 5401665-6395 E DERICK COUNTY MSTORIC PROPERTY FHEG► liit:K COUNTY DESIGNATION APPLICA'T'ION GK CO e y a e � Decision Date Frederick County Signature 107 North lent Street, Suite 202 HRAB USE ONLY Winchester, Virginia 22601 Telephone: (540) 665-5651 Fax: (540) 665-6395 DATE STAMP Include with the application form a survey or site plan (if available) of the property showing the location/relationship of the structures(s), photographs of each side of the structure(s), and any relevant detail including interior features. (The applicant should note that the photographs submitted will become property of the County). The plaque will he issue i 0 owznz review, and approval of the application. 21 ere is no charze for the. Plaque. 0 Date of Application: April 1, 2012 ® Legal Name ofApplicant: White Hall. United Methodist Church Address: 3265 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, VA 22603 Telephone Number: 540-662-8956 (Herb Taylor Property At ormation Religious Society called Quakes el Historic Name of Property (if available): White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church * Property Identification Number: Tax Map 1D No. 22 A 54 Date Structure(s) were built: 1829 �{ Acreage of Property: 3,_88 Acres E Original Owner (if known): John & Lydia Dillon and James & Sarah Dillon (Deed dtd 10/6/1795) Subsequent Important Information: William Dillon (Deed dtd 4/5/1825) Date of Purchase: Deeds_ dated October 6, 1795, and April 5, 1825 (attached) Deed Book and Page Number: Deed Book 24, Page 237; and Deed Book 53, Pam Original Use of Property: Quaker Meeting House; School house; Barracks for Confederate Current Use of Property: United Methodist Church o iers P Y� 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 www.co.frederick.va.us List and briefly describe all structures on the properly. Note any major additions or alterations_ (rAi tlaCh additional paper if necessary) SEE ATTACHED List any significant events, personage and or families associated with the property. SEE ATTACHED Historic Plaques awarded by the Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board acknowledge the architectural and historic integrity of the structure(s). Plaques remain the property of the County and will remain in the possession of the property owner as long as the structure(s) retain 75% of their historic fabric and configuration. I submit this application in good faith and understand that by signing this application that I have given the HR.AB permission to visit my property while they are evaluating the structure(s) for the approval/disapproval of the application for designation as Historically Significant. 19 14Signature of Applicant/Owner- HERBERT B. TAYLOR, TRUSTEE Signature of ApplicLt/Ow kr — SHERRY E. GREENE, TRUSTEE AND HISTORIAN ri Date Date EXTERIOR PHOTOS 0 v.n& � ;all t 4 t VIRGINIA, pile no —3�r— _ DIVISION OF HISTORICLANDMARKSNe �atJve no(s). 996$, 9969 HISTORIC DISTRICT/BRIER __ SURVEY FORM Cityj'Ibwn/Villa6e Hamlet t^Ihite Hall County 7name rick Su-eet addressor route number Rt. 739 U.S.G.S. White Hall Historic name _ Common White HallMethodist Church Present use church Building Style Vernacular Original use church _ _ Building Date(s) 1829,c.1890s, 1980s I. Construction Materials ❑ wood frame ❑ brick ' bond: ❑ English ❑ Flemish ❑ --course American ❑ stretcher ❑ other F1 stone ❑ random rubble ❑ coursed rubble ❑ ashlar ❑ dressed ❑ rock -faced 7* �;Squared Pno thing: f V -notch ❑ saddle ❑ square ❑ concrete block ❑ tern a cotta ❑ steel frame ❑ other ❑ [utsquared ❑ half dovetail ❑ (till dovetail ❑ diamond 3. Stories (number) - 1 Blow basementsplit level Eraised basement 4. Baj� (number): front r__ 1 _ side (church) 2 Lyfsymmetrical ❑asymmetrical S. Roof Typo i 2. Cladding Material ❑ hipped teatherbnard C composition siding ❑ vertical siding EJ stucco El CI board & batted EJ aluminum or vinyl siding U1 parapet'? ❑cast iron ❑ wood ❑ sheet metal ❑ asbestos ❑ enameled metal O asphalt ❑ glass ❑ bricktex El other 3. Stories (number) - 1 Blow basementsplit level Eraised basement 4. Baj� (number): front r__ 1 _ side (church) 2 Lyfsymmetrical ❑asymmetrical S. Roof Typo i ❑ shed ❑ hipped Pfarapet? ❑ pyramidal? L1 gable ❑ mansard ❑ pediment? ❑ false mansard U1 parapet'? ❑ gambrel ❑ clipped end? ❑ flat ❑ cross gable? ❑ parapet? ❑ central front gable? ❑ roof not visible ❑ other 6. Roofing Material D shingle ❑ composition (asphalt, asbestos, etc.) ❑wood L inetaJ [3 s anding seam ❑ corrugated ❑ pressed tin (simulated shingles) D the ❑ pantile ❑ flat ❑ glazed ❑ slate ❑ not visible 7. Dormers (nun[ber): front _.-side ❑ gable ❑ pediment? ❑ shed ❑ hipped 8. Primary Porch style _ .stories levels _ bays materials —z _ description and decorative details 9. General supplementary description and decoration: 6/6 windows w/ louvered shutter$ 1 story rear chancel w/ 1/1 windc and german lap Ming, stone foundation, front door _surround has 2 scrolls supporting entablature, singl wl wooden 1$. Major additions and alterationsaracery, ext. end brick flue Rear chancel addition, new concretehandicap access ramp, rear/side 1 story wing on split—level basement 11. Outbuildings: enclosed square win ow on ron ga end. Frame tool shed. 12. Landscape Features: Stone gateposts at Rt. 739 (built in 1939), tonere sidewalk leading from road to church, cemetery west 13. Significance: This is one of the oldest churches in Frederick County. It was organized in 1823 and the church built in 1829. It is of log construction–unu for churches of this age and construction method to survive. Surveyed by: M. Kalbian Dale 11/89 ; w Sources Wervier.'s Name Address Phone Date Name Address Published Sources Phone Date Name Address Phone Date Plan and Massing (Note original features, additions, and alterations) Drawing of Plan Date He No. Name /� .� �� �C HUI L�/�rk--11j,`C�` Town Counttl Photographer Contents -7 n+e -L9 r r�r7;.j�.}e. �ih�}•it p4e}iJol�'►�'' � � l��f1 l�C:�,4'd { e � L x 4 i kr ilhf ��1�.,a•w.ra� �,,, ,� t 1 A t aii-•.W`t�yrrJ}tiiti�.L.':L"'��..ilta+' w. �:�'� r :�, L 3� y r.y Virginia Department of Historic Resources Reconnaissance Level Survey DHR ID#: 034-0657 Other DHR ID#: Resource Information Resource Name(s): Date of Construction. Local Historic District: Location of Resource County/Independent City. Magisterial District: TownlVillage/Hamlet Tax Parcel: Zip Code: Address(s): USGS Quadrangle Name: UTM Boundary Coordinates UTM Center coordinates UTM Data Restricted?. Resource Description Ownership Status: Government Agency Owner: Acreage: Surrounding area: Open to Public: Site Description: Secondary Resource Summary: Individual Resource Information White Hall Methodist Church (Current) ca 1829 Commonwealth of Virginia Frederick White Hall Route 739 (Current) WHITE HALL NAD Zone Ea tin Count Resource Types Resource Status 1 Shed Contributing I Cemetery Contributing 1 Church/Chapel Contributing National Register Eligibility Status Resource has not been evalua(ed.* * Resource has not been formally evaluated by DHR or eligibility information has not been documented in DSS at this time. Northing Individual Resource Detail Information Resource Type, Church/Chapel Prrmary Resource? yes Date of Construction: ca 1829 ( Site �Visit) Accessed? Architectural Style: Other Form: Interior Plan Type: Number of Stories: 2.0 Condition: Good Architecture Summary: vernacular Threats to Resource: End Architecture Summary Additions and alterations: End Additions and alterations Interior Description: End Interior Description Page I of 3 2 Report generated 2/7/2012 Virginia Department of Historic Resources Reconnaissance Level Survey DHR ID#: 034-0657 Other DHR ID#: Individual Resource Detail Information Resource Type. Cemetery Primary Resource? No _ Date of Construction: Accessed? - Architectural Style,, Form: Interior Plan Type: Number of Stories: 0.0 Condition: Threats to Resource: Architecture Summary: well kept End Architecture Summary Additions and alterations: End Additions and alterations Interior Description: End Interior Description Individual Resource Detail Information Resource Type. Shed Primary Resource? No Date ofConst:uction: Accessed. Architectural Style: Number of Stories: 0.0 Form: Condition: Interior Plan Type: Threats 10 Resource: Architecture Summary: frame tool shed End Architecture Summary Additions and alterations: End Additions and alterations Interior Description: End Interior Description Primary Resource Exterior Component Description: Component Como Tvpe/Fonm Material hl&rial Chimneys Chimneys - Exterior end Brick Foundation Foundation - SolidlContinuous Stone Foundation - Rubble, Random Roof Roof - Gable Metal Roof - Standing Seam Structural System Structural System - Log Wood other Windows Windows - Sash, Double -Hung Wood Windows - 6/6 other other Wood other Windows Windows - Sash, Double -Hung Wood Windows - 1/1 Historic Context(s): Funerary Significance Statement This is jone of the oldest churches in Frederick County. It was 1 origanized in 1823 and the chruch built in 1829. It is of log 1 construction- unusual for churches of th age and construction method 1 to survive. National Register Eligibility Information (Intensive Level Survey): National Register Criteria: Period of Significance: Level of Significance: Graphic Media Documentation DNR Negative #_ Photographic Media Negative Repository Photo Date Photorapher 9968 B&W 35mm Photos November 1989 9969 B&W 35mm Photos November 1989.,'.' —r— Page 2 of 3 Report generated 2/7/2012 Virginia Department of Historic Resources Reconnaissance Level Survey DHR ID#: 034-0657 Other DHR ID#: Bi-kapgropme Documentation Cultural Resource Management (CRN') Events CRM Event # 1, Cultural Resource Management Event: Date of CRMEvent: CRM Per son: CRM Event Notes or Comments: Bridge Information Cemetery Information Survey:Phase I/Reconnaissance November 1989 M. Kalbian Cemetery #:1 Religious Affiliation: Methodist Marked Graves? Marked ,Artistic Values: Medium Approx. No. of Gravestones: 51 to 100 Type of Cemetery: Churoh/Religious Earliest Marked Death Date: 9999 Enclosure Type: None Latest Marked Death Date: 9999 Ownership Information Page 3 of Report generated 2/7/2012 WHITE HAI,L UNI'T'ED METRO ST CHURCH White Hall United Methodist Church, one of the oldest churches located in Frederick County, Virginia, was erected in 1829. It is situated in the rural community of White Hall, once known as "God's Loop." Those who founded the church in 1823 were anxious to begin worship, but there was no building and no money available to build a place of worship. As a substitute, the people gathered at the proposed site of the church and used logs for pews and pulpit. Finally, in 182 9, six years later, enough money was gathered and White Hall Church was constructed with pine logs. White Hall Church was used as a barracks for Confederate soldiers during the War Between the States. At this early date, there were few churches in the area. It was not uncommon for people to come to worship from distances as much as five miles away. Besides the white congregation, the black people also attended the church, worshiping in a gallery located in the rear of the church. Men and women were separated during the worship service—men sat on the Ieft and women sat on the right. Before 1874, White Hall Church was on the Berkeley Circuit, but at a later date was put on the Bunker Hill Circuit, Frederick District, in the Baltimore Conference. At unification, White HaII Church was put in the Virginia Conference on the North Frederick Charge and remains on that charge today. The Sabbath School, or Sunday School as we know it, was organized in 1854 when the Reverend George Stephenson and the Reverend Beverly W. Daugherty were ministers of the Circuit. The first Sabbath School superintendents were Henry Pitzer and George Taylor. Descendants of George Taylor still attend the church today. One interesting feature of the school was the provision in its constitution that required each member to pay at least 12'/ cents as subscription dues. In 1859, there were 45 members. In 1959, one hundred years later, the White Hall Church had 58 members and had raised a total of $681.20 in assessments plus contributions to Hermitage (home for the aged), the Methodist Children's Home, and over $300 for redecorating the interior of the church. In 1929, White Hall Church celebrated its 100'hAnniversary in the original building on Sunday, August 18, with large crowds_ In 1937, a series of repairs had been completed, as well as a new fiarnace installed, a chimney built, a new roof, entirely redecorated inside, and several coats of paint to the outside. Once again in 1959, the church was redecorated. Over the years, the church has added on Sunday School rooms, restrooms, and a new kitchen. A modular trailer unit was purchased in 2002, which houses two Sunday School classes and a supply area. A picnic shelter was built in 2000, and the playground area was added in 2002. The Carillon bell system and cupola was installed and dedicated in 2006. History of White Hall Church 1823 - 1959 by Reverend Alan C. Peer The White Hall Methodist Church, located in Frederick County, Virginia has a long history of faithful service to the people of this area. The church that is now standing was erected in 1829, but the Methodist Society was founded in 1823 when Lewis R4 Fechtig was presiding elder and Jacob Bromwe7l and Jacob Sansom were ministers of the Berkeley Circuit. Those who founded the church in 1823 were quite anx- ious to begin worship, but there was no building and no money available to build a place of worship. As a substi- tute, the people gathered at the proposed site of the church and used logs for pews and pulpit, and worshiped their God with His heavens as the roof over their heads. Finally, in 1829, six years later, enough money was gathered together and White Hall Church was constructed with pine logs. The fact that this building still stands speaks well for the vork- manship that was put into the building. At this early date there were few churches in this area, thus White Hall Church drew its membership from far and near. It was not uncommon for people to come to wor- ship or-ship from distances as much as five (5) miles away. This five miles was traveled, not in the comfort of our lovely automobiles, but on horse back, in spring wagons, or under leg power. A member of the church made this observation concerning transportation during the 100th anniversary services in 1929. "Those members of White Hall Church who came to church in a heavy spring wagon held their heads WA high'! The scene person said: "A lady told me that she had, as a girl, walked from near Clearbrook with neighbor boys and girls through the woods or on a winding road in order to come to White Mall Church. Clearbrook is five miles from the church,," Besides the white congregation the black people also attended the church. The Negroes worshipped in a gallery which was located in the rear of the church, An old colored woman was quoted as saying: "I rode to church in the back of a spring wagon and nursed the baby. If the baby was good during the service, I enjoyed the music and helped to make it." Before 1874 White Hall Church Was on the Berkeley Circuit, but at a later date was put on the Bunker Hill Circuit, Frederick District, in the Baltimore Conference. At unification, White Hall Church was put in the Virginia Conference on the North Frederick Charge and remains on that charge at this time. According to a class record book that was begun in 1854 and contains the names of all ministers and presiding elders from 1823 until 1929, two ministers served the Berkeley Circuit until 1890. After 1890, only one minister has been appointed to the circuit each year,, The Sabbath School., or Sunday School as we know it, was organized in 1854 when the Rev. Gti;orge Stephenson and the Rev. Beverly W. Daugherty were ministers of the circuit. The first Sabbath School superintendents were Henry Pitzer N and George Taylor with Samuel Bursey as secretary-tresurer. It might be interesting to note that George Taylor joined the church in 1824 and is the grandfather of Mrs, H. B, Taylor, who is still a faithful member of the White Hall Church. One of the interesting features of the school was the provision in its constitution that required each member to pay at least 124�2 cents as subscription dues, As reported earlier in this paper, a "class book" w -as begun in 1854 listing many interesting names and obser- vations, Almost the entire writing in the book is in the beautiful copper plate style which was used during the mid- dle and late 1860�s. A list of the Bishops of Methodism from Asbury and Coke to William Taylor in 1884, as well as many of their ages when elected r3ishop, can be found in the opening pages of the "class book." All the presiding elders and preachers on this circuit from 1823 through 1929 are listed in order. Also found in the book is a yearly re- cord of the attende nce and contributions of all the members of the class, In 1859 there were 45 members who contributed, with "out doors subscription," (whatever that means) X130„ In 1959, one hundred years later, the White Hall church has 58 members and has raised for assessments a total of $681020 in addition to contributions to Hermitage (home for the aged)s the Methodist Childrents Home, and over 43300 for re- decorating the interior of the church. iV�ar the end of the book there can be found the nines of the "coloured class" of 1855. Five names are listed with rather common inscriptions, la '' joimd by written permission from Mrs. Silver." In some cases only the first name of the slave is given and for the most part very little money was contributed by them. Various inscriptions can be found in the book, in - eluding the short and pointed remark, "gone to southern church" baside several names,, Beside the name Annie H, ricDonald there is the inscription; "I have fought a good fight." And at the bottom of one page: "In 1865 Elder Lanahan c acne . on -the district and first employed Rev. Wiley and he withdrew from the: church and a1i.iost destroyed us at White Hall. A number went off with him. Tracey Hubbtrd, David Hensel and wife, John 13ockey and wife:, dm. �.LCCormick and others; 1866 July First the above have joined the church again :t the mountain (Little hountain Methodist Church) except Wiley. 1866} Sept. 3, Rev, Mullen has broughtthe above class back to White Ha11.,11 Inside the back cover of the book there is pasted an obituary of a former presiding elder, The Kiev. W. T. D. Clemm. In part it reads: ".Rev. W. T, D. Clemri, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died Tuesday night at 9 o'clock at his homz., near Gavanstown, from an attack of heart fail- ure, to which he had been subject for some two months past, His death has been expected for many weeks..,He married near Chattanooga,Tenn., in early life., and his bridal trip from the mountains of 'Tenness� to Baltimore was a remarkable one, for he and his bride made the long distance on horseback, there being no other direct mode of conveyance in these 5 early days. He married 'miss Bowman, a sister of Bishop Bowman, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ltr. Clemm was a relative of Edgar Allen roe, and he officiated at the funeral of the distinguished author of 'The Ravens acid other poens...... "The funeral of Poe took place from the private hospital of Dr. ivioran. Mr. Clemm had prepared a funeral address to deliver, expecting that there would be a large attendance, but so fey* were present that he concluded not to deliver the address. There were only about a -half dozen persons present, exclusive of the hospital patients, who were also in at,-. tendance. The funeral cortege consisted of only the hearse and one hack,_..!' According to the "class book" W. T. D. Clemm was presiding elder of the Berkeley Circuit from 1866 through 1869,, In 1929 White Hull Church celebrated its one-hundredth anniversary and a magazine article concerning this celebration said, in port, "White Hall Church celebrated its 100th anniversary, in the original building, Sunday, August 18 with large crowds, and full report in th; weekly press by C. S, Shcpherd, a trusteo of the church., . „The centennial services during the week until August 23 becam, a homecoming time with all living pastors, except two, pr�sGnt, and preaching by D. Bt Groves, T. W. Lloyds G. A. Luttrell, E. Em Ely, and G4 D. Sampson." On April 16, 1937 the fallowing headline appeared in the local newspaper, "Re-cpeni% Service at White Hall Church on Sunday Afternoon." Part of the article stated. "Plans are n. now being made by the White Hall Methodist Church, one .of the oldest churches in Frederick Ccunty. for e re -opening service, to be held this Sunday, April 18, at 2030 otclock in the afternoon,,, Dr. Harry Evans, district superintendent, will be the guest speaker. Though the church has not exactly been closed, a series of repairs that have been under way for some time have been completed. i� new Furnance has been installed, a chimney built, anew roof, entirely redecorated iasiue and the outside is being brushed up with several eats of paint...,, "The White Hall community is proud of its church as can be seen by the Centennial Anniversary held in 1929 and by the work that is now being done to preserve its appearance and record,, The centennial c::lebrrtion was held while h. A. Keesecker was minister, E. T. Mobray, district superintendent, and C. S,, Shepherd, church historian......." 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ANDERSON ESTATE "..a AND e 1'H S x S 0 EY WHITEHALL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH G• (LIC NSE) -N . Cainesboro District, Frederick County, Virginia 1271 Scale 1" = 100' February 2, 1993 �aNO SURVO %. Maral S. Kalbian Published by Win ch ester- Frederi A County Histmical Society RLiral Landmarks Publication Committee O 1999 by Maral S. Kalbian Published by: Winchester -Frederick County Historical Society Rural Landmarks Publication Committee All rights reserved. Library of Congress Cataloging -in -Publication Data Kalbian, Maral S. Frederick County, Virginia: history through architecture I MaraI S. Kalbian p. C.M. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) ISBN 0-923198-11-3 1, Architecture—Virginia—Frederick County. 2. Historic buildings -Virginia -Frederick County. 3. Frederick County (Va.)-History, Local. I. Title. NA730.V82F745 1999 720' .9755'922—dc21 99-80931 CIP Printed in USA by Winchester Printers, Inc. Revolutionary War. As more people settled the county, roads were constructed to link them to each other and to the towns. The pri- mary artery through the 'valley was the Great Wagon Road (U.S. 11), and in the 1780s, efforts were made to widen and straighten it. By the late eighteenth century, it was wide enough to accommodate the stagecoaches that ran regularly between Philadelphia and Winchester. In 1816, the General Assembly created the Fund for Internal Improvements and the Board of Public Works to adminis- ter the fund. The Board encouraged a statewide system of trans- portation routes, including the creation of turnpikes, which were funded by the state in collaboration with private citizens. These roads were supported by fees collected at tollgates located at various intervals. In 1817, the General Assembly authorized the paving of the Great Wagon Road, although this was not completed for many years. By the early nineteenth century, more than half of the popula- tion of the Shenandoah Valley lived in the Lower Valley, where the road systems were more advanced than those in the Upper Valley. `Towns developed along the Great Wagon Road about every ten to twelve miles, and offered taverns, ordinaries, blacksmith shops, post offices, and other transportation -related services. Taverns often operated out of people's houses. Littler's Tavern, on the outskirts of Brucetown, was a stopping place for Gen. Edward Braddock's troops on their way to Fort Dusquesne in 1755. Anderson's Tavern, near Gore along the original Great Wagon Road between Winchester and Romney, was an early resting spot in the western part of the county. Frequently mentioned in early -nine- teenth-century correspondence as a landmark in the Back Creek Valley, Anderson's Tavern is one of the earliest brick structures in the areal$ As road systems improved, social visits between neighboring farms and communities became easier. Most social activities outside the home took place at church or at the monthly court days in Winchester. Religion was a vital part of everyday life throughout the early to mid- Religion nineteenth century, and membership was initially based on cultural distinctions. `The Great Awakening, an intense and widespread reh- Figure 2.42 Located along Apple Pie Ridge, White Hall Methodist Church was organized in 1823 (Photo by Maral S. Kalbian) 1791—I830 53 pious revival in eighteenth -century America, led to the rapid growth of Presbyterian, Baptist, and Methodist churches and helped break down the ethnic constraints in the Valley.i9 White Hall Methodist Church, built in 1829, is one of the county's few surviving early -nineteenth-century- churches (Figure 2.42). A simple one-story, gable -roofed building, it is of log construction wirh later frame additions. Summary Frederick County experienced great changes in its built environ- ment during the Early National Period. The majority of the county's architecture was either directly or indirectly influenced by agricul- ture. Growth was spurred by a wealthy agrarian economy that was dominated by wheat production. Manufacturing, industry, trans- portation, and commerce were tied to the production and shipment of agricultural products to market. Social, cultural, political, educa- tional, and religious events were dependent on funds arising from agriculture. Towns and villages developed around the needs and profitability of agricultural enterprises such as mills, shops, and tav- erns. Frederick County's boundaries during this period still included the area east of the Opequon, known today as Clarke County. That area was generally characterized by large tracts of land and func- 208 Towns and Rural Communities The Whitacre post office opened in 1885, replacing the Acorn Hill WHITACRE post office, which was established in 1858. This community, first known as Redland, is located in the northwest portion of the county, west of U.S. 522, near the West Virginia state line. It was named Whitacre after William C. Whitacre, who operated the store and post office there. Parts of the old mill, constructed around 1884, were recently disassembled. In addition to the mill and Whitacre's store, the community has a former blacksmith shop, school, church, and several historic houses. Opened in 1318, the post office at White Hall is the fourth earliest WHITE HALL in Frederick County. This community, located along Apple Pie Ridge about nine miles from Winchester, was originally known as God's Loop, of Loop for short. A thriving farm community center, White Hall contained three stores, a blacksmith shop, a school, a large apple packing shfd, about fifteen dwellings, and the White Hall Methodist Church. Many of these are still standing, including the 1829 log church. Dr. F. B. Smoke, whose house still stands, was the local doctor for this area 0 TAeCd,v ga 7- 6e o �j LEAVE WINTER QUARTERS—WINCHESTER FEBRUARY 23—This morning - we left Martinsburg with all our household and camping utensils, and from all noticeable indications we have said our last farewell to winter quarters for this season, and who can tell where we shall dwell to be merry another winter? This evening we are quartered in a church at White Hall in Frederick County, about seven miles north of Winchester. February 24 — This morning we renewed our march. The weather was calm, warm, and bright, with not a speck of cloud staining the sky, but we had not pro- ceeded very far on our way before dark and threaten- ing thunder clouds came rolling from the west, and soon broke over us in a drenching rain storm, with thunder and lightning in a regular midsummer style. But as our movement was not urgently important, the benignant humanity of our captain allowed us to stop, until the storm passed over and the rain ceased, and shelter our selves in an old deserted house on the roadside. We reached the Winchester and Pughtown road be- fore night and quartered in a vacant house on the Pugh - town road about sig miles from Winchester, and near a little winding stream wearing the euphonious appella- tion of Hog Creek. The weather is beginning to grow warm, mild, and sunny. The boys are in good spirits and lively, and seem to be utterly unmindful of the hardships and dangers, deadly encounters and bloody conflicts, that are the attending concomitants of an active and vigorous campaign, which from all ominous 2s