Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
First United Methodist Church
— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 58 —
Photographed By Michael Baker
1. First United Methodist Church Marker (Side A)
Congregation first used public school house, ca. 1805. The first building was erected, 1832, on Garrard St., then replaced by one on Scott St., 1843. Church split over slavery, 1846. M.E. Church South remained on Scott St,; Union M.E. group located at Fifth and Greenup. Two churches reunited, 1939. Jesse Grant, father of U.S. Grant had a pew here.
This Gothic structure erected, 1867, with Amos Shinkle as liberal donor. Burned; rebuilt, 1947. Pastors elected bishops: H.H. Kavanaugh, D.W. Clark, U.V.W. Darlington. Pastors 1939-79: J.L. Murrell, W.A.E. Johnson, J.W. Worthington, W.P. Davis, C. A. Nunnery, A. J. Roberts, C. S. Perry, W.R. Yates, A. W. Gwinn.
Erected 1979 by Presented by a Friend; Kentucky Historical Society; Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1659.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society, and the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 39° 5.175′ N, 84° 30.454′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Marker is at the intersection of Greenup Street and Fifth Street on Greenup Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grant House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton-Bullock House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Noted Historian (about 500 feet away); Hearne Mansion (about 500 feet away); Senator Richard P. Ernst / Ernst Mansion (about 600 feet away); John W. Stevenson Home (about 800 feet away); Mary Florence Taney (approx. 0.2 miles away); First City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
Photographed By Michael Baker
2. First United Methodist Church Marker (Side B)
Photographed By Michael Baker
3. First United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Michael Baker
4. First United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 4, 2023
5. Former First United Methodist Church
The building now is used as a wedding chapel and special-event venue.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 8, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
