Welcome to the online Tribute for Fox-Fairview Christian Church of Patriot, Ohio.
Fairview Christian Church as it was originally named was first built in 1854 and rebuilt in 1908 and burned once again on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Fox Fairview Church, known to many as Fox-Fairview Christian Church, was formally named Fairview Christian Church when it began in 1854. It is a Community Church located in Patriot, Ohio near the Gallia-Lawrence County Line at the crossroads of Mt. Zion and Pyles Road. In recent years, the Church has been commonly known and referred to as just “Fox Fairview Church”.
In the last half century, familiar Family Names attending The Church include The Myers Family, The Neals, The Whites, The Kingerys, The Gulletts, The Stanleys, The Saunders, The Brown Family The Hayes Family and Payne Family.
For over a century, The Fox Fairview Church is the standing location of the Myers Family Reunion. The Myers Family has also assumed responsibility and stepped up to maintain the Cemetery and Church in recent decades through their time, resources and financial support.
Fox Fairview Church is a Community Church located in Patriot, Ohio near the Gallia-Lawrence County Line at the crossroads of Mt. Zion and Pyles Road.
While at this time a “building” may not be present, The Ministry of Fox Fairview Church continues as a beacon of hope, a Community Landmark, a meeting of Friends, a stepping stone for many Ministries and a fond place in the hearts of many.
Our 170 Year Journey In Pictures… God’s Been Faithful
Frequently Asked Questions About Fox-Fairview Christian Church
Does a Church Building still stand?
No. At this time no building exists. The building was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Did they find out who burned the Church?
No. The State Of Ohio Fire Marshall has declared it an act of Arson but no suspects have been arrested.
Were they still having Church at Fox Fairview?
There presently was no Organization and no set schedule of services, but services were held and the building was in use.
Did the same person burn Fox Fairview, Rehobeth and Flag Springs?
The State Fire Marshall believes they are connected.
Is Fox Fairview Christian Church in Lawrence or Gallia County?
Gallia County. It is in Walnut Township. The address is 53 Pyles Road, Patriot, Ohio 45658 A map to Fox-Fairview Christian Church and Fox-Fairview Cemetery can be found here: https://foxfairviewchurch.com/contact/
How can I get in touch with someone about the Cemetery?
There are 4 Trustees for Fox-Fairview Cemetery-Marvin, Mike and Jim Myers and Richard Neal. Marvin Myers can be reached during regular business hours at Dickess Hardware in Aid, Ohio at 740-643-2588
Is Fox Fairview Church and Fairview Church in Wilgus connected?
No.
Why is there a website and Facebook if there is no Church?
Our purpose is to honor the Heritage of the Church, It’s Members and those in the Community it served by keeping its Legacy alive and active. You can read more about our purpose by clicking here: https://foxfairviewchurch.com/purpose/
Does the Myers Family still have their annual family reunion at Fox-Fairview Church?
Yes, even after the fire in 2024, the Family met for their annual reunion on site just 5 days after the fire.