Fancy Farm
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snfromky
N 36° 47.899 W 088° 47.409
16S E 340292 N 4073994
This marker commemorates Fancy Farm and its annual picnic.
Waymark Code: WM6QP0
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2009
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The town which grew up around St. Jerome's Church was named ca. 1845 for farm of John Peebles. Samuel Willett and Elizabeth Hobbs, from St. Rose's, Washington Co., were first permanent Catholic settlers in 1829. First church was built 1835-1836 by Rev. Elisha Durbin. The present church blessed by Bishop Wm. McCloskey in November 1893. Annual picnic is fundraiser for parish. Over.
(Reverse) Centennial Picnic, Aug. 2, 1980 - This blend of politics, community spirit and home cooking puts Fancy Farm in Kentucky headlines. First picnic in 1881; Reverend R. Feehan, pastor. Centennial picnic hosted by Reverend W. Hancock. First resident pastor was Reverend A. Hagan. Reverend C. Haeseley built present church, brick school and rectory. Other noted pastors include Msgr. A. Thompson, Msgr. E. Russell and Reverend C. Denardi.
Marker Name: Fancy Farm
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 1682
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
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