Old Log Church

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The Old Log Church was the first church built by the early settlers of the area. It was built on land donated by John Schell, the founder of the village of Schellsburg. John Schell arrived in this area about 1798-1799 from Montgomery County, after purchasing a large tract of land. John Schell donating land for the first church and later for schools in the small community.

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19th Century (38,126)
Bedford County, Pennsylvania (46)
Built 1806 (79)
Built during 1800s (1,279)
Church (5,788)
Open to the public (3,490)
Pennsylvania (4,398)
Place of worship (6,157)

Update Log 

• November 16, 2017: Added by Brian Manville

Related landmarks 

• Chestnut Ridge and Schellsburg Union Church and Cemetery (Adjacent)

Sources 

• Brian Manville
• History of the church

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