Wyco Church, historic Baptist church located near Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia
Wyco Church is a wood-frame church building in Gothic Revival style, constructed in 1917 by a coal mine owner to serve the local mining settlement. The structure sits on a small lot and features characteristic pointed arch windows, with a simple rectangular design and steep roof typical of the period.
Wyco Church was established in 1917 to serve the coal mining settlement and its workers. The building fell into disrepair after the mine closed, but was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010, triggering restoration efforts by local organizations.
Wyco Church was a gathering place for the coal mining community over many decades, where families came together for worship and shared moments. The building symbolizes the bonds between residents and their community, serving as a quiet reminder of social life in West Virginia's coal camps.
The site is most accessible on foot and sits near a country road about one mile north of Mullens. Visitors should treat the old wooden structure with care, as the building is fragile and some parts may be in delicate condition.
The building was rescued from near collapse through restoration work beginning in 2004 by the group RAIL, working with volunteers and student groups. This effort saved the structure after it was listed among West Virginia's most endangered properties.
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