St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church

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P-38 St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, Parkersburg, W. Va. 9A900-N

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Land purchased April 26, 1847 for $306. Building when completed cost approximately $80,000. Cornerstone laid May 9, 1869. Con- tents several medals, silver coins, one of 1776, one greenback, one "grayback," a small silver crucifix and publications. Church older than State of West Virginia. DISTRIBUTED BY VALLEY NEWS SERVICE, PARKERSBURG, W. VA.