Greenville in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Pioneers Col. and Mrs. William Campbell considered founders of this church. Established in 1804, Rev. Thomas Nelson was first resident pastor. Early visiting ministers included Rev. Terah Templin and Rev. David Rice. First elders were Claiborne Rice, Hugh Martin and John Bone. Rev. Isaac Bard came in 1823 as pastor. First church built 1825 on Martin St.

Erected 2007 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2157.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1885.

Location. 37° 11.966′ N, 87° 10.691′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 62) and West Campbell Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 158 South Main Street, Greenville KY 42345, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State

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Region

and specifically in the Pennyroyal Region.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Battle of New Orleans (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forrest Reconnoitered (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Soldiers (about 400 feet away); Muhlenberg County (about 500 feet away); Old Greenville Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greenville Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); George Short House / George W. Short (1805-1863) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Muhlenberg Hero (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

First Presbyterian Church with marker to left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

2. First Presbyterian Church with marker to left.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.