Pleasant Green Hill in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Historic Land

Photographed By Ken Smith, August 18, 2013

1. Historic Land Marker

Inscription. The land upon which Pleasant Green Baptist Church stands was conveyed in 1822 by Dr. Frederick Ridgely, a white surgeon in Lexington, to trustees Harry Quills, Benjamin Admon, and Solomon Walker, all slaves, for purpose of erecting an African church. From date of deed, black congregation has continued to worship at this site.

Erected 1987 by Kentucky Historical Department, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1806.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 38° 2.854′ N, 84° 30.367′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. It is in Pleasant Green Hill. Marker is at the intersection of West Maxwell Street (U.S. 60) and Patterson Street, on the right when traveling east on West Maxwell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 540 West Maxwell Street, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Botherum (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Race Course (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Founder of D.A.R. (approx. ¼ mile away); Oldest House in Lexington

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Rokeby Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Todd House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Town Branch (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mary Todd Lincoln House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Photographed By Ken Smith, August 18, 2013

2. Historic Land Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 440 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.