First Christian Church
N 38° 12.551 W 084° 15.232
16S E 740438 N 4232589
The second structure that served this church was used as Union divisional headquarters in the Civil War. The present building, made of Kentucky Native Stone, was dedicated in 1902.
Waymark Code: WM2W47
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2007
Views: 21
First Christian Church organized 1827 by Thomas Allen, John Gano, and Marker at site reads:
First Christian Church organized 1827 by Thomas Allen, John Gano, and six "brave and forthright" women. Part of movement led by Barton W.
Stone out of 1801 Cane Ridge Revival promoting Christian unity on New Testament authority. Prominent from its beginning, the congregation hosted many early movement leaders, including Barton Stone and Alexander Campbell.
(Reverse) - First Christian Church - First building Eighth and Main St. dedicated 1828. Rapid growth required expansion; new structure on same site was dedicated 1858. Building used as Union divisional headquarters in Civil War. The present building of Romanesque style of native Kentucky stone was dedicated in 1902. Education addition was dedicated in 1959. Presented by First Christian Church.
Marker Name: First Christian Church
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 2090
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Presented by First Christian Church
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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