Bethania Moravian Church, a few miles from Salem, was a cradle of Confederate sentiment during the War Between The States.
The minister during the war years, Jacob Siewers, was decidedly a Union sympathizer. During his pastorate one third of the members left. It took seven years to build it back.
His historic home in Salem is pictured below.
The minister during the war years, Jacob Siewers, was decidedly a Union sympathizer. During his pastorate one third of the members left. It took seven years to build it back.
His historic home in Salem is pictured below.
