Ebenezer Chapel

Ebenezer Chapel is a rectangular brick building in Marmet distinguished by its front facade with two square towers and traditional religious architectural details. The structure displays the construction methods and design choices typical of early American chapel buildings.

Built in 1836 by enslaved workers for Leonard Morris, this chapel was later listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the American Civil War, the building served as a military headquarters before returning to its religious purpose.

Over time, this chapel became a gathering place for multiple faith communities rather than just one denomination. The building reflects how frontier communities adapted shared spaces to serve different religious groups across generations.

The chapel is open to visitors at scheduled times and currently hosts the Elizaville Historical Society, which offers guided tours. It is worth checking opening hours ahead of your visit to ensure you can explore the interior.

The mortar holding together the hand-cut bricks was made with crushed mussel shells gathered from local waters. This building material choice reflects how early builders incorporated resources found directly in their surroundings.

Location: West Virginia

GPS coordinates: 38.24170,-81.56640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21