Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Washington Baptist Church Cemetery / Washington Baptist Cemetery

Washington Baptist Church Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

1. Washington Baptist Church Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

Washington Baptist Church Cemetery Site of Limestone Baptist Church (renamed Washington), organized in 1785 by Wm. Wood, first pastor. He and Arthur Fox, Sr., bought land from Simon Kenton and laid out Washington that year. Wood gave land for the church and cemetery. Church burned twice; not rebuilt after 1889. Part of Washington Historic District. See over.

Washington Baptist Cemetery Buried here are pioneers, Indians, Revolutionary War soldiers and-in a common grave-some 40 early Presbyterians of Washington and Murphysville. The first two Presbyterian pastors, Robert Wilson and Paradise Lost McAboy, are here; also Arthur Fox, Sr., Indian fighters Charles and James Ward, and Abigail H. Johnston, mother of Albert Sidney Johnston.

Erected 1981 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1696.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 38° 36.838′ N, 83° 48.621′ W. Marker

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is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Business U.S. 68, ¼ mile south of Clarks Run Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: US Highway 62, Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Washington, American Revolution Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Bayless-Forman-Taylor House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Stage-Mail Route (about 500 feet away); Washington, Kentucky Post Office (about 500 feet away); Washington Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Stone House (about 500 feet away); Joseph Desha (1768-1842) / Old Court-New Court Issue (about 500 feet away); "Cane Brake" Visitor's Center (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Washington Baptist Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

2. Washington Baptist Cemetery Marker

Washington Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

3. Washington Baptist Church

Washington Baptist Church & marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

4. Washington Baptist Church & marker.

Washington Baptist Church cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

5. Washington Baptist Church cornerstone

Washington Baptist Church & American Revolution plaque. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

6. Washington Baptist Church & American Revolution plaque.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.