Faith

The Shinnston Community has a diverse and active community of faith.  Most of the mainstream churches have active congregations within city limits as well as in nearby communities.  There is an active council of churches and the community has long been supportive of the churches, their celebrations, bazaars, dinners, etc.  Finding a church to call home will be an easy part of your relocation should you choose to call Shinnston home.

Local Education

Quality educational opportunities are located in the greater Shinnston area at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.  Our schools are staffed by dedicated teachers and administrators who encourage parental involvement.  The north central region is also home to two outstanding public higher education institutions and three private four-year colleges, as well as advanced technical training institutes.  The state’s flagship university, West Virginia University, is located just 40 miles away from Shinnston and provides a comprehensive program of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional studies.  Fairmont State University is a public four-year college located 12 miles from Shinnston.  The private four-year schools all within 35 miles are Alderson-Broaddus University in Philippi; Salem International University in Salem; and West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.  

Clay District Veterans Memorial

The Clay District Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1998. The tribute to all veterans was largely realized through the contributions of local citizens and businesses and the hard work of local volunteers. In May 2007 the memorial was rededicated with several new structural additions for more veterans’ names.

The memorial can be visited any time and is the site of annual Memorial Day ceremony presented by local Boy Scouts.

GFWC WV Woman’s Club of Shinnston

The GFWC WV Woman’s Club of Shinnston is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.  The motto for the Federation is “Unity in Diversity”.  The Shinnston Club was organized in April 1922, admitted to the State Federation in this same year, and admitted to the General Federation in September 1923.

In 1937, members set a plan for raising money for a clubhouse.  Over the years various projects were held, and $9,000.00 was raised.  In 1958, the club purchased the Columbia Theater on Bridge Street in Shinnston.  This clubhouse is still used and maintained by the present-day club members.

In 2000, the GFWC WV Woman’s Club of Shinnston established the Woman’s Club of Shinnston Scholarship Endowment Fund for Lincoln High School.  The fund is financed through fundraising projects within the club and through individual donations from club members, as well as from the public.

Since establishing the scholarship fund, the Woman’s Club of Shinnston has presented at least one scholarship to a Lincoln High School Senior each year for 13 years.  As this is an endowment fund, the amount of the scholarship varies year to year.  The Club, however, has given a minimum of $250.00 each year for the past thirteen years; and, on occasion, has presented $750.00 (three scholarships in the amount of $250.00 each), two $500.00 scholarships in 2012, and a $500.00 scholarship in 2013.

The Woman’s Club of Shinnston works closely with the Lowe Public Library on various projects including the Annual Used Book Sale. The club has co-sponsored events with the Bice-Ferguson Museum including sponsoring an Ice Cream Social for the West Virginia Sesquicentennial Celebration and a special meeting featuring readings from the works of Edgar Allan Poe.  The Shinnston Club has helped the City of Shinnston in the promotion of the Community Arts and Crafts Festival and participates in the Frontier Days Celebration.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Woman’s Club of Shinnston is encouraged to call 304-592-0859 or attend a monthly meeting.  Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse on Bridge Street.

Nearby State Parks

West Virginia is known for its outdoor recreation and if camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, tennis, or golf appeals, Shinnston has easy access to all of these and more!