Reopened for in-person worship since July 11th, I stopped by here and opted not to join the…read moreservice. The church is an impressive structure and it should be as it has been since 1747 when it was founded by ordained ministers of the German Reformed Church. The German Reformed Church in the United States was a denomination which came into being as a result of the emigration in the early 1700's of thousands of German-speaking people, just as several Lutheran bodies were established in our nation. Both of these traditions, Reformed and Lutheran, trace their beginnings to the spiritual insights, the work, and the struggles of a number of religious leaders of the Sixteenth Century on the European continent. The church has two cemeteries, the attached Reformed Graveyard that was stablished in 1774 and the attached graveyard. Both include a large number of 18th century gravestones and names that show the history of Shepherdstown through the ages. It was in interesting walk though some of the ground is a bit uneven in places so watch your step. .[Review 15610 overall - 62 in West Virginia - 1114 of 2021.]

It's located at 220 W German St in Shepherdstown, and is a beautiful old church (built pre-Civil…read moreWar). The congregation is really friendly - I attended a service while visiting the town - and they made sure I felt welcomed and at ease.