Church History

 

The original church was organized by Coleman Graves around 1845-1850 when he moved to Bath County. As the community was sparsely settled at this time, the Peeled Oak Union Church was used by the Disciples of Christ, the Presbyterians, the Campbellites and the Methodists, who always worshiped together harmoniously holding services with their own minster alternating appointments. In 1902, the present building was erected, but was only completed and dedicated in June 1903.

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Dedication services were held at the church in June 1903 and an estimated 1,000 people attended. Ministers from around the area gathered to celebrate this day. Along with the new building, the church received the chandeliers that are still hanging today, as well as new pews and organ.

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For more than 50 years, no other denomination has used the church and the name was officially changed from Peeled Oak Union Church to the current name that it holds today, Peeled Oak Christian Church. Many have faithfully attended the church and since gone on to places of leadership in the community, business and in various churches elsewhere.

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History of Peeled Oak Christian Church

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Church cemetery

 

The cemetery at Peeled Oak Christian Church (also referenced as Union Cemetery in historical records) is officially a closed cemetery (no longer accepting burials). Those wishing to visit are welcome at any time.

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To find headstone details and photos, you're welcome to check findagrave.com. Peeled Oak's cemetery ID is 2255399. The link is not maintained by Peeled Oak. 

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A list of names for those buried in Peeled Oak's cemetery is available to view. Peeled Oak Cemetery - List of Names

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A map of the cemetery is available to view. Peeled Oak Cemetery Map

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Headstone details are available to view. Peeled Oak Cemetery Headstone Details

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Veterans buried in Peeled Oak Christian Church's cemetery:

• Lee Roy Barber - Army, World War II

• Roland Barber - Army

• Roland T. Barber - Navy, World War II

• Thomas A. Barber - Spanish American War

• Edward Hart - Navy, World War II

• Henry Mansfield - American Civil War

• Alvin Stephens Jr. - Army​

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