Streeter in the early 1900's was very different from what it looks like today. There was a saw mill*, and general store/ post office (operated by John Wesley Basham and wife Lucy). The Rhoda Ann Memorial Missionary Baptist Church was built in the mid 1900's in honor of Rhoda Ann Elizabeth Cooper Pack (an aunt to John Basham). The deed to the church was owned by many Packs and Harveys.
A narrow grade train track once reached into Streeter for hauling timber. The track was financed by Princeton Bank & Trust. The track was later washed out by a flood.
Guy Basham worked in the mill (bloggers great uncle). According to Macy Pack Basham (his wife), Guy would make a gong of sorts out of a saw blade and bang it during wedding processions.
A school house (pictured above) once rested near the land now occupied by the church (via WV archives online).
*Some sources say it was a flour mill.
I am enjoying this greatly. I am a great grandaughter of Cecil Pack. Her daughter Cleo Harvey was my grandmother so this is all great. Thanks for doing this.
ReplyDeleteI am inquiring about the old schoolhouse that is roughly 100 yards past the memorial church on the left. There is a pasture style gate that you have to open in order to drive the path to the schoolhouse. Does anyone have a date as to when this was built? Any history? Was this the first or second schoolhouse? The reason for my inquiry is my wife and I are in the process of buying this property as a personal vacation property. I would appreciate any information you have and if you could email me at m.shanebaum@gmail.com with any information, that would be greatly appreciated.
DeleteI am inquiring about the old schoolhouse that is roughly 100 yards past the memorial church on the left. There is a pasture style gate that you have to open in order to drive the path to the schoolhouse. Does anyone have a date as to when this was built? Any history? Was this the first or second schoolhouse? The reason for my inquiry is my wife and I are in the process of buying this property as a personal vacation property. I would appreciate any information you have and if you could email me at m.shanebaum@gmail.com with any information, that would be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI do not know for certain. Although I believe the property you are referring to was owned -- at one point -- by the Hatchers (in the 80s). I have some theories about the school, but I don't want to state anything without certainty. Someone here may see your comment and be of assistance. Also, another possibility is to ask some locals. There are some Packs who live in that immediate area who might be helpful.
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