Memorial Day Service at Historic Keller Church in Catherine

The historic Keller Church located in Catharine Township, Williamsburg opened its doors on Saturday, May 25 for their second annual Memorial Day Celebration of History and Music. The Rev. David Donnelly, who is President of the church’s Board of Trustees, presided over the service.

History

The Keller Church, as it stands today, has been part of the community since its inception in 1846.

The church’s beginnings have it dated all the way back to 1786 when predominantly German immigrants settled around the Water Street, Sinking Valley, and Alexandria area.

In those times, those immigrants were ma...