Malden, West Virginia is located just South of Charleston on Old Route 60. It is known as the home of Booker T. Washington, a freed slave from Virginia. Here are a few things located in Malden.

The African Zion Church was organized in the 1850's and was the first black Baptist church in western Virginia. Booker T. Washington taught here after graduating from Hampton Institute in Virginia.

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A sign erected at the African Zion Baptist Church in Malden.

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This plaque was mounted on the front of the African Zion Baptist Church.

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A sign of Booker T. Washington.

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Hale House was formerly owned by Dr. John P. Hale, a physician from Hales Ford, Virginia, He become the area's well known salt industrialist and coal entrepreneur. This elegant railroad hotel was established in the 1830's. Today, it houses Cabin Creek Quilts, where tours are offered daily and purchases of quilts from local residents are available.

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The sign for Cabin Creek Quilts.

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The Kanawha Salines Presbyterian Church was organized by the Ruffner Family in 1819. The church wasn't actually constructed until 1840.

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The Norton House (not pictured) is the oldest house in Malden. During the Civil War, north and south soldiers slept here. The Norton House was built in the 1840's and was restored in 1994. The house was built by Moses Norton and James G. Norton; both businessmen in Malden.

The Putney House was built in 1836 by a physican named Richard E. Putney. Putney practiced medicine in the Malden area for over 50 years. He created the design of the area in Malden, and referred to it as "Saltborough." He developed his designs from the New England styles, with houses closer to the roads and a yard in the back. Putney later married Ann Ruffner, daughter of David Ruffner. Today, the Putney House is used as a law office for James Coleman and James Jeter.

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Another picture of the Putney House.

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Ruffner Cemetery is located in Malden. Charles Hedrick wrote a book about the Ruffner Family. It is entitled "History of the Ruffner Family of Kanawha."

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Cabin Creek Quilts, 4208 Malden Drive, (304) 925-9499
Larry L. Rowe, 4200 Malden Drive, (304) 925-1333
Law Offices of James H. Coleman and James C. Jeter, 4406 Malden Drive, (304) 925-6637
Malden Elementary School, 4001 Salines Drive, (304) 348-1973
Malden (Volunteer) Fire Department, (304) 357-0191
Malden Floral (and Post Office), 4202 Malden Drive, (304) 925-0324