Second Christian Church - Midway, KY
N 38° 08.716 W 084° 40.903
16S E 703149 N 4224471
This church building was constructed in 1906. The original church was split off of Midway Christian Church and was the oldest black church organized in the nation, forming in 1852.
Waymark Code: WM2ZDF
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2008
Views: 46
A Kentucky Historical Marker in front of the church reads:
Early African American Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation established before the Civil War. While still a slave, Alexander Campbell served as first pastor. A log building on property of the Kentucky Female Orphan School was replaced by a frame church, c.1872. Present brick church completed in 1906. Presented by Second Christian Church, Midway.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1906
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Disciples of Christ
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Smith Street
Midway, KY United States
40347
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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