Zion Hill Church Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Zion Hill Church Collection, 1848-1851, 1918, Ms2025-041, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection contains a minute book of the Zion Hill Church, which was used to track meetings and misconduct. Also included is "The Triangular School Review," a publication made by teachers that includes updates on local public schools.
Language:
The material in this collecting is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Zion Hill Church Collection, 1848-1851, 1918, Ms2025-041, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a minute book of the Zion Hill Church that was kept from June 1848 to August 1851. The book was used to keep track of meetings, baptisms, and the dismissal of church members due to misconduct. Another item included is "The Triangular School Review," a publication made by teachers local to Roanoke, Virginia. The publication includes pieces written about public schools, a couple are about school organizations one being the Junior Red Cross Auxiliary. There are updates on teachers classes and the honor rolls from the schools are listed. Collection contains a partial transcript.

Biographical / historical:

Zion Hill Church, is a Baptist church located in Roanoke County, Virginia. The Roanoke Valley Baptist Association was created at the church on August 7, 1841. There is no date listed for the creation of the church.

External source:

Roanoke Valley Baptist Association. April 3, 2024. The Historical Marker Database. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=84226. Accessed June 9, 2025.

Acquisition information:
The Zion Hill Church Collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in December 2022.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Zion Hill Church Collection was completed in June 2025.

Indexed terms

Places:
Roanoke (Va.)
Botetourt County (Va.)