Eminent Theologian
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A marker noting the significance of theologian Bishop John Lancaster Spalding who organized the first black parish in 1866. Located in Lebanon, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM8E03
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2010
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The text of the marker is duplicated on both sides and reads:
"Eminent Theologian ~ Bishop John Lancaster Spalding, also sociologist and writer, born here on June 2, 1840. Graduated St. Mary's College, 1856, at age 16. He was ordained at American College, Louvain, Belgium, in 1863. Organized first Louisville Negro parish, St. Augustine's, in 1866. Consecrated first Bishop of Peoria, Ill., in 1877. "A great influence on US Catholic education." Died 1916 at Peoria. 1969 Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways 1303"
Marker Name: Eminent Theologian
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1303
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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