First Presbyterian Church - Ashland, KY
N 38° 28.694 W 082° 38.366
17S E 356997 N 4260150
Also known as Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Current church erected in 1858, the oldest Boyd County church building and congregation.
Waymark Code: WM1YPB
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2007
Views: 86
Kentucky Historical Marker on site reads:
"Organized June 11, 1819, at home of Maj. Jas. Poage, north of this spot, as Bethesda Presbyterian Church by Rev. Robert Wilson with 20 members. First a mile SW on Pollard Rd.; moved 1828 to Beech Grove, 1/2 mile W, and in 1858 to this corner as First Presbyterian Church, oldest Boyd County church building and congregation, 1971. Marker presented by Church members."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1858
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Presbyterian
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
1600 Winchester Avenue
Ashland, KY United States
41101
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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