| Anna Jarvis Elementary School was named in honor of Miss
Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day. She was born at
Webster in Taylor County on May 1, 1864. Miss Jarvis received her
early education in the schools of Grafton. Anna's mother, Mrs. Anna M.
Jarvis, had been instrumental in developing "Mothers Friendship Day" as
part of the healing process of the Civil War. Miss Jarvis wanted a day
set aside to honor all mothers, living and dead. |
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| The first offical Mother's Day service was
held at 10:00 A.M. in Andrews Methodist Church on May 10, 1908.
This beautiful, historic church, built in 1873, is located on Main Street,
in downtown Grafton, West Virginia. The church is now called the International
Mother's Day Shrine and can be visited April through October, Monday -
Friday from 9:30-3:30. A special Mother's Day Service is held each year
to honor Miss Anna Jarvis and all mothers. |