New Salem Baptist Church listed on National Register of Historic Places [Video]

TAMS, WV (WVNS) – Nestled between an old train track and Alderson Branch, New Salem Baptist Church is a relic of West Virginia’s coal mining past.

Now this relic has just been listed to the National Register of Historic Places.

Friend of New Salem Baptist Church Sherrie Hunter said the news came as a shock to everyone.

On the day of the unveiling, people came out in droves. People then made it into the church for speeches and a rendition of Amazing Grace.

One of the people taking in the sights and sounds was Elizabeth Wiley Schoolfield, one of the last living members of the church.

She joined the church when she was 9 years old. Today, she is now 87 years old. She said she could not be happier with the turnout.

The scene was one of remembrance and honoring those who came before. Visitors and officials, including Renee …