In March 1819, a small group of settlers under the leadership of Henry Ruffner organized the first Presbyterian church in the Kanawha Valley.  The church was named, "Kenahwa" Presbyterian Church at Charleston and Salines. (Salines is the area known as Malden) In 1872, the Charleston congregation split into tow churches, known today as Kanawha United Presbyterian church and First Presbyterian Church of Charleston.  Today there are 19 churches from Belle to Nitro that are part of Presbyterian Church USA.  Many of these churches have long histories, including First Presbyterian of St. Albans which celebrated 150 years in 2018 . Our church will celebrate 100 years this August.