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"Oak Hill"
(Marker Number: 1405)

County: Marshall
Location: 26 Aspen St., Calvert City

Description: Calvert City was named for Potilla Calvert, who built "Oak Hill" in 1860. He gave the land to railroad company so that the railroad might run by his home. He also saw to it that provisions were made for food and shelter for those who chose this site for settlement. Calvert was one of the founders of Calvert City's First Baptist Church. Presented by citizens of Kentucky.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Abraham Lincoln
(Marker Number: 101)

County: Jefferson
Location: 1 mi. E. of Eastwood, US 60, 460

Description: Two miles northeast of here Abraham Lincoln, grandfather of the president, was massacred by Indians in May 1786. Long Run Baptist Church, standing on the Lincoln land grant, marks the traditional site of the pioneer's grave. The original marker was erected by The Filson Club 1937.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Indians)

Beargrass Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1544)

County: Jefferson
Location: US 60 at Shelbyville Road Plaza

Description: Site of first known church in greater Louisville area; formed Jan. 1784, by John Whitaker, aided by James Smith. It served until 1842, when members dispersed among Beargrass Christian Church and others. Whitaker helped found most early churches near city. In 1780, he and son, Aquilla, were in George Rogers Clark's campaign against Indians. Presented by Kentucky Baptist Historical Society.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Clark, George Rogers)

Beaver Dam
(Marker Number: 1330)

County: Ohio
Location: Beaver Dam, US 231

Description: Named for an unusually large dam made by beavers across a nearby stream. First settlers came in 1798 and founded the first Baptist Church here, in year Ohio County formed. Town incorporated, 1873. In early times, area was covered by canebrakes and inhabited by bear, deer and buffalo. Pioneers enroute to Ohio River followed buffalo trace from area as early as 1797.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Ohio River)

Bethabara Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1873)

County: Daviess
Location: 7 mi. SE of Owensboro at Habit, Jct. KY 142 & 762

Description: This congregation was organized on Oct. 5, 1825, in log house. New meeting house, on the site of present cemetery, built 1832. Current brick church erected in 1854, with clay from the original site. Six churches have grown from Bethabara: Macedonia, Sugar Grove, Hopewell, Karn's Grove, Friendship, and Dawson. Presented by Bethabara Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2064)

County: Allen
Location: 3 mi. north of Scottsville on Old US 31-E

Description: Congregation founded 1801. Services held, uninterrupted, except for a Sunday in Nov. 1862, because of "Army passing down the pike and the house having sick soldiers in it." Called "Difficult" and located near Big Difficult Cr. whose name chosen because fords on creek were hard to predict. By 1810 permanent church built and renamed Bethlehem.

(Reverse) Bethlehem Church - Church constituted by Elders John Hightower, Alexander Devin, Joseph Logan and eight members: James and Margaret Atwood, Wm. and Dorcas Strait, Wm. and Mary Thos., Polly Richey and Thos. Spillman. Elder Joseph Logan was first pastor. Slaves were members, 1819. Church voted to erect new house of worship, 1847; present edifice built, 1910. Presented by Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks)

Boneyville
(Marker Number: 2268)

County: Lincoln
Location: Near Boneyville Baptist Church, 3.5 mi. SW of Stanford

Description: One of several “free towns” in Lincoln Co. Created in 1867 from Hugh Hays’ estate and named for founder, Napoleon Bonaparte Hays (1838-1907). “Boney” earned freedom in 1864 enlisting at Camp Nelson as Pvt., Co. C., 12th Regt. U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery during Civil War. One of founders of AME Church in Stanford & the Boneyville School.

(Reverse) Alfred Simpson (1828-1905), a former slave, purchased 225 acres in Boneyville. He helped establish one-room school after Civil War. It was used until about 1961. Marriage joined the Hays & Simpson families. Many descendants still reside in this area. Community supports two churches, Bethel AME and First Missionary Baptist.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Civil War | Schools)

Boone's Creek Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1773)

County: Fayette
Location: KY 1973 [Cleveland Rd.], Athens

Description: Organized November 1785, by Elders John Taylor and John Tanner with 18 original members. Church part of Elkhorn Assn.; in 1823 joined Boone's Creek Assn. Sunday School organized ca. 1866. Present church is on same land as the first log church of 1785. Prominent among the founders were Daniel Boone's brother Samuel with wife Sarah. Presented by Boone's Creek Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Boone, Daniel)

Bracken Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2207)

County: Mason
Location: Highway 435, Minerva

Description: Church constituted in 1793 by the Rev. Lewis Craig, leader of the "Traveling Church." Bracken Baptist Assoc. also formed here in 1799. The congreggation divided over slavery in 1805, with each faction having own pastor. Church again split in 1829 during the Campbell movement, which called for Biblical liberalism. Over.

(Reverse) The church's membership began to decline in 1850. The building was last used as a house of worship around 1900. The property was sold to a private citizen in 1930 for $280 and used as a tobacco barn. The property was donated to the Friends of Minerva historical group in 1996. Restoration of the building completed in 2005. Over.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Slavery)

Burgin Christian Church
(Marker Number: 1679)

County: Mercer
Location: 2nd & Main Sts., Burgin

Description: This congregation was constituted in 1830 by dissenters from Baptist faith who chose to follow teachings of Alexander Campbell. They met at Shawnee Run Baptist and Cane Run school house on alternate Sundays until 1847, when they built Cane Run Christian Church. By 1895, when Cane Run needed costly repairs, members built present church. Dedication was in November. Over.

(Reverse) Burgin Christian Church - Site of Cane Run Church, forerunner of Burgin Christian, is .8 mile east of here. The village was incorporated in 1878 and named for church member Temple Burgin, whose gift of land in 1874 to Cincinnati Southern Railway helped to bring about its establishment. This church occupies a portion of Temple Burgin's original land. The name Burgin Christian Church first used, 1896.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Campbell, Alexander | Christian Church | Railroads)

Calvary Baptist
(Marker Number: 1845)

County: Jefferson
Location: 28th & Woodland Ave., Louisville

Description: Black members of Walnut Street Baptist Church formed own congregation by 1829, and began worshipping on Market St. They acquired lot on Fifth & York, 1833; held services there until 1957. The church played an especially prominent role under the ministry of educational and civil rights leader C. H. Parrish, 1885-1931. Present site purchased, 1958. Presented by The Versatilia Club of Calvary.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Civil Rights)

Campbellsville Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1729)

County: Taylor
Location: 420 N. Central Ave., Campbellsville, KY 527

Description: Taylor County's oldest congregation began with Pitman Creek, organized 1791, and Robinson Creek, founded by 1793. They combined to form the "Church Pitman," which became Campbellsville Baptist Church, 1852, located on No. Columbia Ave. Frame building there was used by court during the Civil War after Confederates burned the courthouse. Presented by Campbellsville Baptist Church.

(Reverse) Campbellsville Baptist Church - In 1889, Shuttleworth Memorial Baptist Church, now the Library, replaced 1852 building. In 1915-1916, a church with domed ceiling and four walls of stained glass windows was erected; destroyed by fire, 1962. The present Greek Revival edifice was erected in 1963. Of group's origin, only Pitman and Robinson church cemeteries still remain. Presented by Campbellsville Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Cemeteries | Civil War | Courthouses | Creeks)

Capt. John Craig's Fort
(Marker Number: 1624)

County: Woodford
Location: At church, near Jct. KY 33 & 169

Description: John Craig, who was Commander during siege at Bryan's Station in August, 1782, and one of the first trustees of Transylvania Seminary, built a fort and settled near here on Clear Creek in early 1783. He gave land inducements in exchange for assistance in building the fort and blockhouse. Many descendants of these settlers still live in the area. Over.

(Reverse) Clear Creek Baptist Church - Land for this church was deeded to the trustees of Clear Creek by John Craig, whose fort was nearby. Church was established in April, 1785; John Taylor was the first pastor. During Great Revival its membership grew to about 500. Outgrowths of this congregation have been Hillsborough, Griers Creek and Versailles Baptist churches. See over.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War | Transylvania University)

Cedar Creek Baptist
(Marker Number: 1078)

County: Nelson
Location: 4 mi. W. of Bardstown, US 62

Description: One mile south, site of The First Cedar Creek Baptist Church, second Baptist church constituted in Ky., July 4, 1781, fifth anniversary of Declaration of Independence. Pioneer settlers of nearby Rogers Station, 1780, Col. James Rogers, first judge, Nelson Co., Atkinson Hill, Judge James Slaughter, and Mathew, William, Jonathan Rogers among founders of the church. Over.

(Reverse)

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Forts and Stations)

Cedar Creek Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1891)

County: Jefferson
Location: 7709 Bardstown Rd., Fern Creek

Description: First named Chenoweth Run, church formally organized June 16, 1792, about 12 mi. S.E. of Louisville. Log church built in 1798 on land given by William Fleming to Moses Tyler, trustee. Moved to this community after changing name to Cedar Creek, 1846. Present church completed in 1962. Congregation continuously active since 1792 organization. Presented by Cedar Creek Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Cemeteries)

Centerville Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2178)

County: Bourbon
Location: 246 Russell Cave Rd., Hwy. 353

Description: Established in 1867 under Rev. Thomas Gant after members left the fellowship of First Baptist Church, Paris, Rev. Elisha Green, pastor. Current church structure of wood mold brick built in 1904. Membership includes descendants of the original congregation.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church)

Clear Fork Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1619)

County: Clinton
Location: At Church, KY 738, 1 mi. S. of courthouse in Albany

Description: Isaac Denton, Sr., first preacher in region, 1798. He founded the Stockton Valley Church, 1801, and constituted Clear Fork Baptist Church, April 1, 1802; founded Stockton Valley Assn., 1805. Organized first school in area, 1806. Oldest church in Clinton Co., and fountainhead for many churches in Kentucky and Tenn. Presented by Friends of Clear Fork Baptist Church.

(Reverse) Some Ministers of Clear Fork

Isaac Denton, Sr.
W. R. Bradshaw
Joseph C. Denton
T. L. Cummins
Alvin Bertram
Ora C. Jones
O. G. Lawless
Arnold Cool
Isaac Hucaby
Morris M. Gaskins

William Cross, ordained by Clear Fork, founded Bethlehem Assn., was captain in War of 1812 and the first judge of Clinton County. Presented by Friends of Clear Fork Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | War of 1812)

Clinton College
(Marker Number: 1611)

County: Hickman
Location: Clinton, Hickman Co. Elem. School, E. Clay St., KY 123

Description: Established in 1873 under auspices of West Union Baptist Assoc. First building was erected on this site, 1874. Rev. Willis White pioneered educational work in Hickman County and led movement to secure college charter. Under leadership of Prof. T. N. Wells and Miss Amanda Hicks, college contributed much to the Purchase area. Closed, 1913; used for Clinton High School, 1918-35.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Schools)

Dripping Springs
(Marker Number: 1118)

County: Metcalfe
Location: 6 mi. W. of Edmonton, US 68, KY 80

Description: Organized as Baptist "Sinks of Beaver Creek," 1789, at William Blakely home. Services continuous since first building about 1799, log cabin. In 1874, hand dressed yellow poplar structure replaced original. Present building erected in 1961. Name changed, but same organization continued. Over the years members have withdrawn to form other churches in the area.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Drury Bridges (Bridgers, Bridger) 1765-1840
(Marker Number: 1788)

County: Trigg
Location: Maple Grove, 8 mi. S. of Cadiz, KY 1062

Description: This Trigg County pioneer came to Ky. from N.C. in 1804 and built a cabin here, near Beechy Fork Creek, on 851/2-acre land grant. Born 1765; son of Wm. Bridgers, patriot who helped N.C. troops during Rev. War. Direct descendant of Joseph Bridger (1628-1686), influential Royalist and member of Virginia House of Burgesses. See over.

(Reverse) Drury Bridges (Bridgers, Bridger) 1765-1840 - Bridges married Charity Calhoun in 1790; they had seven children. Active in the community, the couple became charter members of Donaldson Creek Baptist Church, 1814. Their home was later site of Maple Grove post office. Drury Bridges died in 1840; his wife in 1852. Both are buried in family cemetery nearby. Presented by The Thomas-Bridges Assn.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Revolutionary War)

Early Education in Georgetown
(Marker Number: 1841)

County: Scott
Location: Broadway & College, Georgetown

Description: The roots of Georgetown College go back to 1788, when Baptist minister Elijah Craig began an academy which offered classical education-Latin, Greek, and sciences. This early school was in large log house near corner of South Broadway and West College Streets. Ten years later, Craig's school was absorbed by Rittenhouse Academy. Its assets taken over by Georgetown College.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Georgetown College)

Elisha Green - Religious Leader
(Marker Number: 1962)

County: Mason
Location: 127 West Fourth St., Maysville

Description: Born into slavery in Bourbon County, Elisha Green grew up in Mason County at "Glen Alice" farm outside Maysville. He later purchased freedom for himself and part of his family. A spiritual leader, he helped form African American Baptist churches in Maysville and Paris, Ky., and preached to many congregations.

(Reverse) Elisha Green, Religious Leader - Believing freedmen needed to own land, Green and a white landowner founded African American community near Paris. Politically active, he was chosen a vice president of the Ky. Negro Republican Party at Lexington convention in 1867. He remained a dynamic force in Baptist churches in Maysville and Paris until his death in 1889. Over.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church)

Famous Tree
(Marker Number: 1394)

County: Monroe
Location: Indian Creek Church, Flippin, KY 249

Description: In 1894, a huge Tulip Poplar tree was felled about 1-1/2 miles south of this site. It measured 11 ft. in diameter, 35 ft. in circumference. Two six-foot saws were welded together to cut it. A four-foot log from the tree was transported to Chicago for exhibition at the 1893-94 Columbian World's Fair and Exposition, where it won a first prize. Over.

(Reverse) Indian Creek Church - The main log from this tree supplied lumber to build the second Baptist Church house of Indian Creek, and a part of the Methodist Church. The first Baptist Church housed on this site was destroyed by fire in 1893. The second church house burned in 1921, and a third building was erected here. Over.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Trees)

Farmersville School
(Marker Number: 1981)

County: Caldwell
Location: Farmersville, just off KY 139, 104 Enon Rd.

Description: First school in Farmersville began here in 1844, when Floyd Nash, age 24, commenced teaching "sixteen schollars" in a log structure at Donaldson Baptist Church. Classes held in various buildings until March 1943, when fire destroyed Farmersville School. Students then transferred to Fredonia. Presented by Alumni of Farmersville School.

(Reverse) Farmersville School - In 1838, William Asherst gave land to Donaldson Church; site later became permanent location for school. With Miss Ercel Egbert as the principal, Farmersville in 1922-23 became 4-year high school. Enrollment stood at 256 when fire in 1943 ended the Farmersville School, which had trained generations of community leaders. Presented by Alumni of Farmersville School.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Schools)

First Baptism in KY.
(Marker Number: 1114)

County: Larue
Location: S. of South Fork Baptist Church, Hodgenville, US 31-E

Description: Seven persons baptized in Nolin Creek, 1782, first in Ky., by Rev. Benjamin Lynn who founded South Fork Church, the second church in Ky. Originally at Phillips Fort, 13 members. Moved to South Fork of Nolin, where church was constituted and cemetery located. Church has assumed style of United, Separate, Regular and Missionary Baptists. Later split by slavery.

(Reverse) Indian Fighter Grave - John Walters came to Phillips Fort in 1780-81. Commissioned Lt., 2nd Regiment of Ky. Militia by Governor Isaac Shelby in 1792. In local skirmishes, 1794 Battle of Brown's Run under Col. Patrick Brown, War of 1812. Was born April 4, 1770, Beacon Town, Pa., in valley of Monongahela. Died April 17, 1852, at home 21/2 miles south. Buried South Fork Cemetery, 1/2 mi. west.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Cemeteries | Forts and Stations | Shelby, Isaac | War of 1812)

First Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 868)

County: McCracken
Location: 2980 Broadway, Paducah

Description: Organized as mission, New Bethel Church 1839; constituted as church Nov. 14, 1840. First met courthouse at 2nd and Kentucky; lst building, 300 block Broadway; 2nd and 3rd buildings at 5th and Jefferson. Second building seized by Union army, 1861, for use as hospital during Civil War. Present, 4th, building dedicated May 9, 1965. Presented by Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

First Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1535)

County: Franklin
Location: 201 St. Clair St., Frankfort

Description: Second church in city; organized, February 25, 1816, with 13 members. Met in homes, then in House of Public Worship on southwest corner of Old Capitol square. An early pastor, Silas M. Noel, helped to establish Georgetown College. He was followed by the Rev. Porter Clay, brother of Henry Clay. First church was built on Lewis Street, 1827. It burned in 1867. Present site chosen, 1868.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Clay, Henry | Georgetown College | Schools)

First Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1464)

County: Franklin
Location: 100 West Clinton St., Frankfort

Description: Organized in 1833, issuing from an integrated worship, this church was established by John Ward and Ziah Black. Ward donated first lot. Members worshipped in private homes before occupying the first structure. Construction for present church began, 1904. Distinguished religious, educational, and civic leaders have held membership here.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

First Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1716)

County: Scott
Location: 209 W. Jefferson St., Georgetown

Description: Organized 1811, its first meeting house erected here, 1815. Howard Malcom, pastor and president of Georgetown College, urged relocation of church near college and lease of original site to black congregation, 1842. G. W. Dupee, a slave, was first official pastor; 19 have served church. Reuben Lee was pastor when present edifice built, 1870. Presented by First Baptist Church.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Georgetown College | Schools)

Forks of Dix River Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1617)

County: Garrard
Location: 6 mi. N. of Lancaster, US 27

Description: Constituted at Forks of Dix River, 1782, by Lewis Craig of "Traveling Church." Log church built here on Sugar Creek. John Routt gave one-acre tract for church and stone edifice erected, 1823. It was later torn down and used for foundation of present brick church, dedicated 1850. Randolph Hall, the first pastor, served in Rev. War.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Revolutionary War)

Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2003)

County: Franklin
Location: Ducker Station Rd. & US 421 S., Frankfort

Description: Constituted in June 1788, with Wm. Hickman its founder and first pastor. Land obtained and frame meeting house built, 1795, near present brick church, constructed 1945. A Virginian, Hickman visited Ky., 1776, and began preaching; returned to Ky. in 1784. Minister to Forks of Elkhorn almost 40 yrs. Reinterred Frankfort Cem., 1916. Presented by church family of 1998.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Frankfort)

Founding Father
(Marker Number: 1587)

County: Fulton
Location: Carr St., Fulton, US 45-E

Description: Nearby is grave of Benj. Franklin Carr, one of first settlers of Fulton, Kentucky. He bought first land grant here, 1828; accumulated over 1100 acres in Fulton, West Fulton and Riceville. The Carr home is one block west. His family gave land for the first railroad in area, First Baptist and First Christian churches. Presented by William Skeen Carr and Mary N. Carr Weaks.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Christian Church)

Friendship Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2016)

County: Taylor
Location: KY 323, approx. 4 mi. W. of KY 210

Description: One of Taylor Co.'s oldest churches was admitted to Russell Creek Assoc. in 1807 under name of Sand Lick Meeting House. On Sept. 17, 1815, pioneer missionary Luther Rice preached here and collected the first offering for foreign missions in the Russell Creek Assoc. The church name changed to Friendship Baptist by 1815. Presented by Friendship Baptist Church.

(Reverse) Sand Lick Meeting House - In 1837 the two acres on which Sand Lick Meeting House stood were deeded to the church by Brig. Gen. Elias Barbee (1763-1843), one of its charter members. This site was across Friendship Rd. from current building. Gen. Barbee also served in Ky. House and Sen.; introduced bill to establish present Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville. Presented by Friendship Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Georgetown College
(Marker Number: 1487)

County: Scott
Location: Entrance to College, East Main St., Georgetown, US 62, 460

Description: First Baptist College west of the Alleghenies. Chartered in January, 1829, by "The Trustees of the Kentucky Baptist Education Society." Later named Georgetown. The site of Rittenhouse Academy, Georgetown, chosen for the College, July, 1829. Giddings Hall was first building erected. Under leadership of Pres. Howard Malcom, in 1840s, a permanent program was formed.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Georgetown College | Schools)

Historic Land
(Marker Number: 1806)

County: Fayette
Location: 540 West Maxwell St., Lexington

Description: The land upon which Pleasant Green Baptist Church stands was conveyed in 1822 by Dr. Frederick Ridgely, a white surgeon in Lexington, to trustees Harry Quills, Benjamin Admon, and Solomon Walker, all slaves, for purpose of erecting an African church. From date of deed, black congregation has continued to worship at this site.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church)

Hunt Settlement
(Marker Number: 1521)

County: Muhlenberg
Location: At New Hebron Church Rd., near Penrod, KY 949

Description: John Hunt, a Revolutionary War soldier, came here with his family in the early 1800s. Area became known as Hunt Settlement. He acquired large land acreage for his service in the Revolutionary War. His son, Daniel, gave land for the cemetery and Old Hebron Church, first log chapel in Hunt settlement. John and his wife Charity are buried in this cemetery.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Revolutionary War)

Immanuel Baptist
(Marker Number: 1044)

County: McCracken
Location: 3465 Buckner Lane, Paducah

Description: Organized in 1887, as mission of First Baptist Church. Constituted as the Second Baptist Church in January 1894, with twenty-two members. First building located 9th and Ohio. Moved to Murrell Boulevard in February 1922, and changed to present name. Building program started October 1958, on this location. Church dedicated November 6, 1966. Presented by Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Paducah)

Jacob Price
(Marker Number: 1821)

County: Kenton
Location: Jacob Price Homes, Greenup St., Covington

Description: This prominent black businessman owned and operated a lumberyard at 426-428 Madison Avenue. As a Baptist minister, Price was major figure in development of city's black churches. He was also a leader in obtaining free public education for blacks in northern Kentucky. Died in 1923. Jacob Price housing project named to honor his accomplishments.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church)

John Hammon
(Marker Number: 1575)

County: Owen
Location: Near Mussel Shoals Baptist Church, 8 mi. E. of Owenton, KY 330

Description: Born in Virginia, 1760, John Hammon was a Revolutionary War soldier. He served in the battle of King's Mountain, and was also a defender of Bryan's Station in Kentucky, 1782. Shortly afterwards, Hammon joined Colonel Benjamin Logan's expedition against Indian towns in Ohio. Helped establish Mussel Shoals Baptist Church in 1817; buried in churchyard, 1868.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Forts and Stations | Indians | Logan, Benjamin | Revolutionary War)

Kentucky Southern College
(Marker Number: 2253)

County: Jefferson
Location: University of Louisville, Shelby Campus, Louisville

Description: They whom a dream hath possessed Liberal Arts & Sciences. Sponsored by Long Run Assoc. of Baptists. Opened : September 7, 1962. First trimester plan in Kentucky. Its innovative residence house system & Interrelation of the Disciplines curriculum combined in unifying world knowledge with Christian perspective. Over

(Reverse) They whom a dream hath possessed Dr. Rollin S. Burhans, president. College required honor system. Outstanding faculty. 350 graduates. November 1967, students’ Save Our School campaign raised $1.3 million. College closed on August 9, 1969. Incorporated into University of Louisville. Over

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Schools | University of Louisville)

Lincoln's Playmate
(Marker Number: 827)

County: Larue
Location: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, E. of White City, KY 84

Description: To the west, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, is the grave of Austin Gollaher, 1806-98. Lincoln, while president, once said, "I would rather see (him) than any man living." They were schoolmates and playmates when the Lincoln family lived in this area, 1813 to 1816. Gollaher is credited with rescuing Lincoln from flooded waters of Knob Creek.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Lincoln, Abraham)

Lottie Moon (1840-1912)
(Marker Number: 1705)

County: Boyle
Location: At First Baptist Church, 317 W. Broadway, Danville

Description: This dynamic Southern Baptist missionary spent almost forty years (1873-1912) teaching and ministering in China. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Danville, 1868-71, and taught at Caldwell Female Institute, later a part of Centre College. Lottie Moon's life inspired Christmas offering for Baptist foreign missions; fund named for her, 1918.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Centre College)

Maddoxtown
(Marker Number: 2238)

County: Fayette
Location: Huffman Mill Rd., Lexington

Description: One of many freetowns in central Kentucky, settled by former slaves during the post-Civil War period. So named after white landowner Samuel Maddox who first sold small lots to African Americans in 1871. By 1877, seven families lived in Maddoxtown and worked on Mount Brilliant and other area farms.

(Reverse) The first Maddoxtown church was erected in 1875 and served for a time as a community school. Land for present First Baptist Church was purchased in 1877. Will Harbut, famous groom for Man O’ War, lived in Maddoxtown from the early 1920s until his death, October 3, 1947.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Man o' War)

Maple Grove School
(Marker Number: 1840)

County: Trigg
Location: 7 mi. S.W. of Cadiz, Maple Grove Rd., 1/4 mi. off KY 1062

Description: An early log schoolhouse first was opened by teacher William Bridges (1800-1844), son of settlers Drury and Charity Bridges. Education continued in new concrete block school, erected in 1913. After serving the Trigg County community for many years, the school closed, 1949. Maple Grove Baptist Church was organized at school site, 1943. Presented by The Thomas-Bridges Association.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Schools)

Marriage Place of Parents of Frank and Jesse James
(Marker Number: 2088)

County: Scott
Location: Stamping Ground, 406 Locust Fork Pike

Description: Zerelda Cole and Robert James were married in this house on December 28, 1841. The house belonged to Zerelda's uncle and guardian, James Lindsay. Zerelda and Robert met while Robert was a Baptist ministry student at Georgetown College. See over. Presented by John Waymond Barber.

(Reverse) Parents of Frank and Jesse James - Zerelda and Robert James in 1842 moved to Kearney, Missouri, where they had 4 children. Two of their sons became well known as notorious outlaws Frank and Jesse James, who visited Scott Co. relatives during their outlaw years. A. Frankin (Frank) James was born Jan. 10, 1843, and Jesse Woodson James was born Sept. 5, 1847.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Georgetown College)

Mountain Missionary
(Marker Number: 703)

County: Perry
Location: N. Main St., Hazard, KY 7, 15

Description: The Rev. Asbel S. Petrey, born 1866, Whitley County, Ky. Ordained, 1891. Came here 1897, organized First Missionary Baptist Church of Hazard, 1898. Founder, 1902, and President of Hazard Baptist Institute, a public school since 1941. He organized 12 churches in area. Pastor of Petrey Memorial Baptist Church, 1922-40. Filled other pulpits until death, 1953.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Mt. Union Church
(Marker Number: 1117)

County: Allen
Location: 1 mi. N. of Jct. US 231 & KY 1332

Description: Organized in 1864 under the name of Mulberry Hill General Baptist Church. In 1869 the original log building burned. The congregation rebuilt on present site, changed the name to Mt. Union. Thirteen churches were invited from Mt. Union to form Portland Association in 1921, making Mt. Union the mother church of two associations. Marker presented by Bonner Memorial Fund.

(Reverse) M.J. Bonner - Burial site about 65 feet east of here; born on Dec. 17, 1825 and died Nov. 21, 1907. Rev. Bonner organized the Mt. Union General Baptist Church which stands on these grounds. He is known as the founder of 3 associations: the Mt. Union, Green River Union, New Harmony Assoc. of Gen. Baptists. Marker presented by Bonner Memorial Fund.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2303)

County: Woodford
Location: 1220 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles

Description: On June 6, 1822 a small band of Baptists formed a covenant to organize the church. The group built a meeting house that was used until 1903. The building was razed & a new sanctuary dedicated in 1905; it is still in use today. James Fishback was first pastor, 1822-38. In 1872 this church helped establish Midway Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Old Providence Church
(Marker Number: 1068)

County: Clark
Location: 5 mi. S. Winchester-Richmond Rd., at Old Stone Rd.

Description: Daniel Boone attended; Squire, Jr., Samuel and Mary Boone baptized here. Church name changed, 1790, from Howard's Creek to Providence. William Bush, a member of Boone's second Kentucky expedition, built the present stone structure of native limestone. United Baptists formed here in 1801. Building was passed to Negro Baptists, 1870. Restored after slight fire damage, 1949.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Boone, Daniel)

Old Union Church
(Marker Number: 1063)

County: Warren
Location: US 31-W, KY 240, 7 mi. E. of Woodburn

Description: Legislative Act of 1795 gave right to 200 acres for each settler in Green River country. This brought many from Carolinas. Among them were Baptists, two preachers, who constituted Union Church in 1795. John Hightower, first pastor, served until 1813. Meeting house shared with other denominations. Services through Civil War while most did not. The present building erected in 1866.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Oneida Baptist Institute
(Marker Number: 2024)

County: Clay
Location: Oneida, 1 Mulberry St.

Description: The land for what became Oneida Baptist Institute was donated by Martha Coldiron Hogg and S.P. Hogg in September 1899. The school was founded by James Anderson Burns, December 20, 1899, as Mamre Baptist College to meet the social, educational, and spiritual needs of Clay County children. Mamre opened on January 1, 1900. Presented by Oneida Baptist Institute.

(Reverse) Oneida Baptist Institute - On October 29, 1904, the trustees changed the name to Oneida Baptist Institute. Five of the original trustees could not read or write. The first class of five boys graduated in May 1908. Henry B. Hensley (1843-1929), a one-time feudist, was baptized at age 66 and became a staunch supporter of the school. Presented by Oneida Baptist Institute.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Schools)

Pilgrim Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2239)

County: Woodford
Location: 133 East Stephens St., Midway

Description: This church was organized on the second Sunday in January 1872 by Reverend James Knox Polk and 16 charter members. Rev. Polk was pastor for 47 years until his death in 1918. First church located on Parrish St. (now Walnut St.) and converted to African American school. Present church built in 1892 on this site. Membership was over 900 at one time.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church)

Pioneer Burying Ground
(Marker Number: 1552)

County: Fayette
Location: W. Main & Felix Sts., Lexington

Description: Lexington's first burial ground was on this site, part of "first hill" on route from fort toward Georgetown. In 1781, this square was set aside by town trustees for house of worship and graveyard. The cemetery was used until end of cholera epidemic in 1833. Since 1788, there have been four Baptist churches here. Presented by Lexington-Fayette Co. Historic Commission.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Cemeteries | Cholera | Lexington)

Pioneer Settler
(Marker Number: 1516)

County: Clinton
Location: Albany, Courthouse lawn, US 127

Description: William Wood (1773-1851), native of Virginia, was a founder of Cumberland and a leader in Clinton Co. He represented Cumberland Co. (when Clinton was part of it) in the General Assembly for 23 years. One of the founders of Clear Fork Baptist Church, first in Clinton County. Wood served with distinction in the War of 1812; commissioned brevet major.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | War of 1812)

Princeton First Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2195)

County: Caldwell
Location: 300 West Main St., Princeton

Description: First Baptist Church, organized on March 30, 1850, under the leadership of the Rev. James Mansfield and a presbytery from Donaldson, Harmony, and New Bethel Baptist Churches, began with 11 members. The 1st church, built in 1851, stood on Vine Street. It was used by Union troops as a hospital stable for their horses.

(Reverse) A 2nd building was built in 1881 on the SW corner of this site. This church burned in 1893. A 3rd church was built by July 1896. In 1927, Frank Blackburn was hired to supervise the construction of the current sanctuary with the 1st educational annex. In 1959, the church added the present educational wing and chapel.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Civil War | Union Army)

Providence Knob Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1954)

County: Warren
Location: 210 Browning Road, Jct. US 68/80 and KY 1083, Rockfield

Description: Oldest Missionary Baptist Church in Warren Assoc., it was organized in Sept. 1804 with nine members. Five churches in Bowling Green and Warren Co. have formed from the parent church, including First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, 1818. Two associations formed here: Gasper River-1812; Clear Fork-1860. Present building erected in 1852. Presented by Providence Knob Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Bowling Green)

Rev. Robert Stockton
(Marker Number: 1496)

County: Metcalfe
Location: 2 mi. W. of Edmonton, US 68, KY 80

Description: Site of the home and grave of this Revolutionary War chaplain and pioneer Baptist preacher. Born in Va., 1743. "Submitted to believer's baptism" in 1771. Captured by the British at Brandywine, 1777, and held prisoner two years. Came to this area, 1799. Stockton helped form Strawberry and Green River Baptist Associations of which he was moderator. He died here, 1824.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Brandywine, Battle of | Revolutionary War)

Rev. William Downs
(Marker Number: 1834)

County: Ohio
Location: 415 Mulberry St., Hartford

Description: This orator, debater, and minister was also a teacher, Bible scholar, and hymn composer. He preached near the Lincoln home on Knob Creek and baptized Abraham's father, Thomas Lincoln. William Downs was born 1782 in old fort at site of Hartford. Father killed by Indians. William's brother Thomas also became pioneer Baptist preacher. William died 1860, near Hartford.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Lincoln, Abraham | Lincoln, Thomas)

Sadieville Rosenwald School
(Marker Number: 2306)

County: Scott
Location: 714 Pike Street, KY 32, Sadieville

Description: One of 158 Rosenwald schools built in Kentucky, ca. 1917-1920. Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald developed plans to build schools throughout the South. This one-teacher school cost $2500 and was funded by African Americans, the Scott Co. Board of Education, and the Rosenwald Fund.

(Reverse) Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church- Prior to the establishment of Sadieville, the African American church was organized in 1872. The lot was deeded to trustees of the congregation by Thomas J. & Josie Burgess on Nov. 13, 1884, “for the purpose of erecting a house of worship.” It is the oldest surviving church in Sadieville.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Schools | Washington, Booker T.)

Salt River Church, 1/2 mile
(Marker Number: 1430)

County: Anderson
Location: 2 mi. S. of Lawrenceburg, Old US 127

Description: Mother church of Baptist witness in area. Constituted Feb. 3, 1798, by William Taylor and John Penney with seven charter members. John Penney, first pastor, served until his death, 1833. Great-grandfather of J. C. Penney, founder of Penney Stores. In 1842, log meetinghouse was replaced by present building. Last church member died in 1965.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Sanders Tavern
(Marker Number: 1448)

County: Taylor
Location: 6 mi. E. of Campbellsville, US 68

Description: Site of tavern owned by Henry Sanders, Jr., and operated by him as early as 1814. The 30-room inn was a famous stop for the six-horse stage coaches traveling the old Lexington and Nashville Road. Many notable persons were guests at the tavern, the most prominent of whom was Pres. Andrew Jackson on his way to Washington, September 27, 1832. See over.

(Reverse) Sanders Tavern - Henry Sanders, Jr., 1776-1844, settled in this county in 1795. Besides building Sanders Tavern, parts of which stood until about 1947, he also built "Clay Hill," the home of his son James Sanders. He assisted in the survey of the road built through Muldraugh's Hill, and in 1837 gave the land for Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, located nearby. See over.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Jackson, Andrew | Taverns)

Second African Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1949)

County: Jefferson
Location: First St. between Market and Main Streets, Louisville

Description: Second African Baptist Church, now Green Street Baptist Church, was formally organized here, Sept. 29, 1844. As was usual in the years of slavery, the founding members had the sponsorship of a protection committee, appointed by First Baptist Church (now Walnut Street). The first pastor was Elder George Wells, 1844-1850. See over. Presented by Green Street Baptist Church.

(Reverse) Second African Baptist Church - The church was more than a religious experience for African Americans. It was also a school, a social center, and a training ground in group cooperation. In 1848 the church relocated to Green Street (now Liberty) and took its current name in 1860. Church moved to its new edifice at 519 East Gray Street, September 29, 1930. Over. Presented by Green Street Baptist Church.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church)

Severns Valley Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1621)

County: Hardin
Location: 112 West Poplar St., Elizabethtown

Description: The oldest continuing Baptist congregation west of Allegheny Mts., organized June 17, 1781, near Hynes Station. Preceded by log structures, this edifice completed, 1834, by John Y. Hill. Sold to First Baptist Church, 1897, and services held until 1974, except when USA soldiers used building as hospital, 1865. Listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1974.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Civil War | Forts and Stations | National Register of Historic Places)

Shaw's Station
(Marker Number: 1980)

County: Grayson
Location: Leitchfield, Shaw's Station Rd.

Description: Named for Benham (Bonum) Shaw, this pioneer settlement (today's Leitchfield) was located at the headwaters of Beaver Dam Creek. This station was a stop along the important trail which ran from settlements at Nashville, Tenn., northward to Louisville, Ky. Shaw was pioneer to Severns Valley, ca. 1779. A creek in present-day Elizabethtown also bears his name.

(Reverse) Beaver Dam Creek Baptist Church - Now known as First Baptist Church of Leitchfield, Beaver Dam Creek Baptist Church was constituted May 29, 1804; became member of Salem Assoc. Later joined Goshen Assoc. upon its formation in 1817. Pioneer Benham Shaw was deacon at Beaver Dam Creek Baptist Church. Presented by First Baptist Church and Grayson County Tourism Commission.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Forts and Stations)

Silas Baptist Church 1 mile west
(Marker Number: 1596)

County: Bourbon
Location: Russell Cave Road, KY 353

Description: Organized by 20 members of the Cooper's Run Church in 1800, with the help of Ambrose Dudley, George Eve and Augustine Eastin. They built at this site on land given, 1798, by Charles Smith, Sr. The log structure was replaced by a brick house of worship in 1850 and redecorated in 1902. It is the oldest church in the county continuing without interruption.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Simmons University
(Marker Number: 1661)

County: Jefferson
Location: 1018 S. 7th Street, Louisville

Description: School proposed by Gen. Assoc. of Colored Baptists in Kentucky and chartered through legislature in 1873 as Ky. Normal and Theological Institute. Frankfort was the first site suggested but Assoc. selected Louisville. Charter amended in 1882, changing name to State Univ. Became Simmons Univ. in 1919 in honor of Wm. J. Simmons, eminent president from 1880 to 1890. Over.

(Reverse) Simmons University - By 1919 Simmons had grown from 3 to 10 departments, including Music, Theology, Law, Insurance, Social Service and Industrial Education. Medical School founded, 1888. First site at 7th and Kentucky sold to University of Louisville for Municipal College in 1930. Simmons moved to Dixie Highway, 1935, and to 1811 Dumesnil, 1949. Name changed to Simmons Univ. Bible College, 1967.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Schools | University of Louisville)

Spring Bayou Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1936)

County: McCracken
Location: 12 mi. W. of Paducah

Description: Organized Jan. 14, 1843 as Newton's Creek Church with fifteen charter members. Elder Henry Richardson was first pastor and served 1843-46. Church attained present name in 1847, after site chosen for first house of worship. Next church built 1853; third, 1870. Cemetery established ca. 1895. Present building dedicated Aug. 20, 1967. Presented by Spring Bayou Baptist Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

Tanner's Station 1789
(Marker Number: 999)

County: Boone
Location: Petersburg, Elem. Schoolyard, KY 20

Description: First settlement in Boone County. The Rev. John Tanner built blockhouse, and town began on 2,000 acres he and John Taylor owned. Shawnees captured Tanner's 9-year-old son here, held him until grown. An ardent Baptist, Tanner preached in Carolinas, Virginia; came to Kentucky in 1781; moved to Missouri, 1798; died there, 1812, age about 80. Town was named Petersburg, 1818.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Forts and Stations | Indians)

The Cooperative Program
(Marker Number: 1770)

County: Calloway
Location: Murray, 203 S. Fourth St.

Description: Under leadership of H. Boyce Taylor, First Baptist Church, Murray, began in 1900 a new approach to church finance. Taylor, pastor 1897-1931, avidly promoted this unified budget plan; appointed chairman of a State Baptist Committee, 1913, "to consider . . . unifying our work" under one budget. During 1914-1915 Taylor and layman F. D. Perkins toured the state promoting unified plan. Over.

(Reverse) The Cooperative Program - The Gen. Assoc. of Baptists in Ky. (now Ky. Bapt. Conv.) adopted first "budget plan for the collection of funds" in 1915. Taylor served as chairman of first budget committee. This was Kentucky's part in the development of world mission budget plan adopted by Southern Baptist Convention in Memphis, 1925, known as the Cooperative Program. See over. Presented by Kentucky Baptist Convention.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

The Old Church on the Dry Ridge
(Marker Number: 1560)

County: Grant
Location: Warsaw Ave., Dry Ridge

Description: Organized 1791 as Baptist Church by Elders Lewis Corban and John Conner. Indians threatened early services. Squire Boone preached here, in 1798. Reorganized in 1826 as Williamstown Particular Baptist Church by William Conrad, imprisoned as Confederate sympathizer, 1864; pastor 54 yrs. Present building erected, 1892. Affiliated with Presbyterian Church in 1975.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Boone, Squire | Civil War)

Trammel Fork Missionary Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 2081)

County: Allen
Location: 6 1/2 mi. N. of Scottsville, 293 Pope Rd., KY 1332

Description: The Trammel Fork Church was founded in 1802 with seventy members. Elder John Hightower was first pastor. This church was instrumental in constituting ten area churches. The first meeting house was a log structure; church now occupies its third building, erected in 1909. Presented by Members of Trammel Fork Church.

(Reverse) Trammel Fork Missionary Baptist Church - Mordecai Ham ordained by church, April 1, 1843, and preached here for many years. He also pastored many area churches. His son Tobias was pastor here, 1903-5; grandson Mordecai Jr. was evangelist at a 1934 North Carolina revival where evangelist Billy Graham was saved. Presented by Members of Trammel Fork Church.

(Subjects: Baptist Church)

United Methodist Temple
(Marker Number: 1972)

County: Logan
Location: Russellville, 395 S. Main St.

Description: Began 1808 as Methodist Society in home of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Emmit with ten charter members. Bibb, Caldwell, Morton, and Barclay among first families. Early minister H. H. Kavanaugh became a noted bishop. First church was built ca. 1819 at site of Russellville Middle School. Present church completed, 1854; A.M.E. Zion Church formed, 1872. The temple was remodeled in 1917.

(Reverse) United Methodist Temple - Church became known as a temple after a news story praised its windows during 1917 renovation. Its first pipe organ was provided by matching funds from Andrew Carnegie. Here, on Christian Heritage Day 1965, Logan Countians honored the memory of John Littlejohn and other circuit riders of all faiths. Over. Presented by Rena Milliken.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Methodist Church | Schools)

Van Meter Fort
(Marker Number: 1494)

County: Hardin
Location: 1/2 mi. W. of Elizabethtown, US 62

Description: Site of fort, erected 1780, by Jacob Van Meter, Sr., who led a party of 100 settlers from Va. to "the Falls of the Ohio." They made their journey on 27 flatboats and suffered many hardships during their trip. One member of group, John Swan, was killed by Indians. Van Meter built his fort by the spring which supplied water for Elizabethtown for many years. Over.

(Reverse) Van Meter Fort - Van Meter brought seed wheat from Virginia; built a grist mill. The fort, October, 1790, was scene of an Indian skirmish. Van Meter was a founder of Elizabethtown and Hardin County. Helped organize Severn's Valley Baptist Church, 1781; served in Revolutionary War as Captain in Clark's Northwest expedition. Buried at fort; remains later moved to Elizabethtown Cemetery.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Cemeteries | Clark, George Rogers | Falls of the Ohio | Forts and Stations | Indians | Mills | Revolutionary War)

Warren Cash (1760-1850)
(Marker Number: 1683)

County: Hardin
Location: SE corner of Jct. of KY 1136 & 1868, near Gilead Baptist Church

Description: With Va. Militia from 1776-1780, Cash took part in the battles of Brandywine and Monmouth, several skirmishes, and was with Washington at Valley Forge. Married Susannah Baskett, who taught him to read. They came to Ky., joined Baptist Church, and Cash became a minister. Moved to Hardin Co. in 1806. Among churches he organized was Gilead, 1824. Both he and wife buried here.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Brandywine, Battle of | Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
(Marker Number: 1696)

County: Mason
Location: Washington, US 68

Description: Site of Limestone Baptist Church (renamed Washington), organized in 1785 by Wm. Wood, first pastor. He and Arthur Fox, Sr., bought land from Simon Kenton and laid out Washington that year. Wood gave land for the church and cemetery. Church burned twice; not rebuilt after 1889. Part of Washington Historic District. See over.

(Reverse) Washington Baptist Cemetery - Buried here are pioneers, Indians, Revolutionary War soldiers and-in a common grave-some 40 early Presbyterians of Washington and Murphysville. The first two Presbyterian pastors, Robert Wilson and Paradise Lost McAboy, are here; also Arthur Fox, Sr., Indian fighters Charles and James Ward, and Abigail H. Johnston, mother of Albert Sidney Johnston.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Cemeteries | Indians | Johnston, Albert Sidney | Kenton, Simon)

Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1276)

County: McCracken
Location: 721 Washington St., Paducah

Description: Organized 1855 in log cabin near this site, led by George Brent, member Paducah First Baptist Church. Second was frame building, built by slaves, under leadership of Rev. George W. ("Pappy") Dupee, the first pastor constituted on Feb. 4, 1855. See over. Marker donated by the Brotherhood of 1969.

(Reverse) Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church - Colonial brick structure built in 1893 under Rev. Dupee, rebuilt in 1942 after fire, when Rev. D. E. King pastor. Cornerstone this edifice laid June 18, 1967 under pastorate of Rev. H. Joseph Franklin, who envisioned building adequate for worship, Christian education. Dedicated August 1969.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church)

Wilderness Revival
(Marker Number: 1530)

County: Mercer
Location: East Lexington St., Harrodsburg, US 68

Description: Scene of the first of a series of religious revivals conducted in Kentucky during April and May of 1776. The Rev. Thomas Tinsley, a Baptist minister, was assisted by William Hickman in meetings held here under a spreading elm tree. The tree was only a short distance from "Big Spring," where Capt. James Harrod and men started Kentucky's first settlement.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Harrod, James | Springs)

Zion Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1657)

County: Jefferson
Location: 22nd & Walnut Sts., Louisville

Description: Congregation was organized by 18 blacks in Aug., 1878. First church on Center Street, 1882; present church bought in 1927. Notable pastors have been W. H. Craighead, D. E. King, A. D. Wms. King (brother of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) and H. D. Cockerham. Zion was base for local and state civil rights activities; Ky. Christian Leadership Conference office was in adjoining building.

(Subjects: African American | Baptist Church | Civil Rights | King, Rev. Martin Luther, Jr.)