On June 14, Summers County Historical Society installed a sign marker to Brown’s Chapel Cemetery. The cemetery is located next to Brown’s Chapel Church at Pipestem on Lick Creek Road.
After the installment, Each person was given a tour of the Brown log home.
Taken from The History of Summers County West Virginia 1984, page 102. Submitted by William Brown VI.
“William Brown III donated to the Hotsten Conference a tract of land from the Brown Farm on Simmons Fork to erect a church. Construction began in 1896 on the church which as named in or of William Brown and was known as the Brown’s Chapel Methodist Church South. Now known as the Brown’s Chapel United ME. Church. Friends and of the community all joined in the planning of the community all joined in the planning of the lumber to be used. The first services were held in the church for Sira Brown, son of William III, in 1897. The church had not been finished. Boards were laid down on which to walk. The people sat on the sills while the services were conducted. First pastor was G. W. Johnson. Services were held twice a month on the third Sunday and Saturday night before. Total membership since the building of the church is about 500.”
Several years later after the first burial, Frank Brown gave the land to the trustee of Brown’s Chapel which was being used as a cemetery since 1896.
Everyone was invited to a BBQ at the Brewster/Brown Farm.
Bill Brewster, Bobby Cox and Chip Neely head the committee for the placement of sign markers with 911 for cemeteries in Summers County.
If you would like information about a cemetery road sign marker, call Bill Brewster @ 304-466-6179.
