North Fork Baptist Church
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geoprof123
N 38° 15.301 W 084° 45.348
16S E 696362 N 4236492
A neat church just up the hill from Switzer covered bridge
Waymark Code: WMEV3R
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
Views: 6
Marker Number 2352
County Franklin
Location 3660 Rocky Branch Rd., Frankfort
Description
Constituted May 1801 by its first Pastor, George Eve, along with William Hickman and 19 others. Joined Franklin Baptist Assn. in 1848. Present church built in Switzer circa 1871. ½ mile from the original log structure. Has prevailed as one congregation through wars, pestilence & other crises for over two centuries.
Subjects
Baptist Church
Marker Name: North Fork Baptist Church
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 2352
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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