Ferguson Chapel Site
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Markerman62
N 37° 47.089 W 085° 24.057
16S E 640806 N 4183144
Located on US 150 at Poplar Flat Rd
Waymark Code: WMW8M9
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2017
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Three miles north is site of first church in area, erected ca. 1792 under Joseph Ferguson's leadership. He led Methodist movement after settling in Nelson Co. Church as nucleus around which Salt River circuit was formed. Original log structure replaced by brick, 1816, and by larger building, 1844. Old site abandoned, 1908, and church at Woodlawn built 3/4 mi. beyond.
Marker Name: Ferguson Chapel Site
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 1066
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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