To read a history of
the Methodist Church go to http://gbgmchurches.gbgm-umc.org/bellvale/new_page_2.htm
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This building was totaly
burned on January 17, 1940
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Born 1833-Died 1906- Rev. Richard L. Shurter. He was active
in the Bellvale church about 1862-1864. Photo courtesy of
his great, great grandson, Brian Carpenter.