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History of Witcher, WV

Witcher is a small unincorporated community in eastern Kanawha County, WV. The community was named after the Witcher family, who were early settlers in the area. Witcher is located near the community of Belle and is approximately 10 miles southeast of the city of Charleston.

Witcher was originally founded as a coal mining community in the early 20th century. The area was home to several coal mines, including the Witcher Coal Company, which operated from the early 1900s until the mid-1950s. The coal mines in the area provided employment for many local residents, and Witcher grew as a result.

Today, Witcher is primarily a residential community, with many of its residents commuting to nearby cities for work. The community is known for its quiet, rural atmosphere and its beautiful natural surroundings. The nearby Kanawha River offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities.

In recent years, Witcher and the surrounding area have experienced some economic challenges, as the decline of the coal industry and other factors have led to job losses and population decline. However, the community remains a proud and resilient part of West Virginia's history and culture. 

History of Witcher Baptist Church

Witcher Creek Baptist Church was organized on the 7th day of April, 1889. One of the earliest surviving minutes (from 1904) records the giving of $12.50 for missionary work. The minutes note, "Money was hard to get in those days, but deep interest in the Lord's work all over the world prompted this fine gift." Ever since its earliest days, Witcher has desired to be a mission force for the sake of proclaiming God's message of salvation to the nations!

​Over the course of its history, the church at Witcher has been located in 3 buildings, been faithfully served by over 20 pastors, and has helped plant multiple churches. Our current church family is grateful for the foundation built by the saints who have ministered before us the past 136 years! Witcher still strives to support the mission movement given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:18-20, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." It is our heartfelt desire to Care, Commit, and Change our community and beyond for the glory of God all the days He gives us!