Burks Chapel A.M.E. Church - Paducah, Kentucky
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N 37° 04.741 W 088° 35.854
16S E 357996 N 4104831
Historical marker giving a brief history of the Burks Chapel A.M.E. Church in Paducah.
Waymark Code: WM6CTC
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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Burks Chapel A.M.E. Church

Organized ca. 1871 at home of Dinah Jarrett with 12 members. Named for its founder, Moses Burks. On this site was first structure, a frame church. Brick church built, 1874. In 1911, under the Rev. P. A. Nichols, the present edifice was constructed. Rev. G. H. Matthews became pastor in 1960 and made many worthwhile improvements. Presented by The Gleaners Club, Catherine Means, Pres.

Marker Name: Burks Chapel A.M.E. Church

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Building

Marker Number (for official markers): 1518

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
The Gleaners Club Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
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