Near Stanford in Lincoln County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

McCormack Christian Church

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

1. McCormack Christian Church Marker (Side 1)

Inscription. Daniel McCormack donated land for church, graveyard and school, 1819, to replace log church built by Baptists, circa 1785. Structure was used by several denominations. In 1830 most of original members became affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, founded by Alexander Campbell. Has served continuously as Christian Church since then. Presented by Friends of McCormack Christian Church.

(Reverse) McCormack Christian Church - Bricks laid in Flemish bond on stone foundation reflect Campbell's belief in simplicity of design and worship. Galleries for slaves were at each end. Stipulation by McCormack was that church was to be open to all denominations and people. It was listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1976. Presented by Friends of McCormack Christian Church.

Erected 1976 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1590.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 37° 31.623′ N, 84° 44.629′ W. Marker is near Stanford, Kentucky, in Lincoln County. It is on Moores Lane, on the right when traveling

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west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanford KY 40484, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s The Knobs.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Boneyville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Traveler's Rest (approx. 3.4 miles away); Isaac Shelby (approx. 3½ miles away); Isaac Shelby Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Alcorn Homestead / Sophia K. Alcorn (approx. 4.1 miles away); Logan's Station (approx. 4.2 miles away); Bright's Inn (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Traveler's Rest (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanford.

McCormack Christian Church Marker (Side 2) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

2. McCormack Christian Church Marker (Side 2)

McCormack Christian Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

3. McCormack Christian Church Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

4. McCormack Christian Church Marker

McCormack Christian Church and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

5. McCormack Christian Church and Cemetery

Unknown Pioneer Dead Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

6. Unknown Pioneer Dead Marker

To the unknown pioneer dead of McCormack's Christian Church Cemetery Lincoln County, Kentucky. This tribute of respect is paid to the many whose earthly remains are buried in this hallowed churchyard. The Good Shepard knows his flock, calling each by name. 1996.

McCormack Christian Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

7. McCormack Christian Church Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 14, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 7. submitted on July 15, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.