Mount Vernon Baptist Church Bell Tower - Midway Kentucky
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trailhound1
N 38° 06.314 W 084° 39.051
16S E 705967 N 4220097
Brick and stone bell tower above the front entrace to the Mount Vernon Baptists Church located on KY1681 - Old Frankfort Pike between Midway and Lexington, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WMC3TJ
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2011
Views: 2
A three-storied bell tower with two windows below the bell housing. THe tower is contructed of brick and stone above the entrance to the church.
On June 6, 1822 a small band of Baptists formed a covenant to organize a church. The group built a meeting house that was used until 1903. The building was razed and a new sanctuary dedicated in 1905; it is still in use today. James Fishback was first pastor, 1822-38. In 1872 this church helped establish Midway Baptist Church.
Address of Tower:
KY 1681 - Old Frankfort Pike
Midway, Kentucky USA
40347
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Rate tower: 
Still Operational: Not Listed
Relevant website?: Not listed
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed
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