Peter Stover, founder of Strasburg wrote his will in 1799 and in it makes reference to an "old Schoolhouse.  He left a large sum for education purposes, as shown on page 130.  Christian Stover, his son, made a deed for the lot that forms the major portion of the Strasburg school grounds now in use.  In 1805 Joseph Stover, for $10, deeded to seven trustees a lot opposite the site of the Presbyterian Church in Strasburg for a school house and a free Christian Church.  That is, the one building was to be usable for church and school.  A building was soon erected thereon, which was used for many years for both purposes.  This old building was removed a generation or two ago, but is still remembered by numerous residents of the town.

This old church and school sat at the south west corner of Holiday and High streets.

It is noted in, "A history of Frederick County, Virginia", (1908) by T. K. Cartmell, his article titled, "The Christian or Disciples Church.".

This article reads as follows;

This Denomination several years ago occupied the old Baptist Church on Braddock St..  Rev. Mr. Pirkey, a very popular preacher of Strasburg, preached in Winchester for several years and organized a church at a point in the county known as Welltown, and through his efforts and the generous aid of Jas. T. Clevenger, Jno. W. McKown and others, that congregation was able to erect its neat church building (Galilee), and have maintained church relations that resulted in much good to the community.

The Rev. Mr. John Pirkey is one of the founders of the present day Strasburg Christian Church and was the Pastor there for many years.

The Welltown Christian Church, a brick structure, was improved by completing a basement under the building some years ago.  More recently the addition of a brick wing to the main structure was completed.

The Rev. Mr. Pirkey is buried at the Old Queen Street Cemetery in Strasburg, Virginia

The Rev. J. D. Hamaker born January 1, 1847 and died October 10, 1931 and his wife Florence Merideth Hamaker born October 2, 1846 and died January 19, 1925 are both buried in the Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Virginia.

The Rev. John Pirkey born in  Rockingham County, Virginia June 24, 1816 and died at Winchester, Virginia May 24, 1887.  His wife Catherine Pirkey was born at Edinburg, Virginia May 11, 1827 and died at Winchester, Virginia October 7, 1886.  Both are buried in the Queen Street Cemetery, Strasburg, Virginia

The Rev. James A. Cowgill born April 22, 1818 and died November 18, 1882 and his wife Frances "Fannie" Cowgill born January 30, 1813 and died April 24, 1884 are buried in the Old Evan Hiett Graveyard at Sandy Ridge, Hampshire County, West Virginia.