Arnold House
Named in memory of James G. Arnold,Teacher, Benefactor, Man of God, who:
Organized the First Christian Church in Covington about 1830;
Re-organizd it after it was dispersed by an epidemic of cholera in 1833;
Built a house of worship on Third Street, paid for it with silver half dollars, and conveyed it to the church in 1845;
Gave the site for a larger church on Fifth Street in 1865.
"He died, but through his
faith he is still speaking"
Hebrews 11:4
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 39° 5.149′ N, 84° 30.676′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Marker is on W 5th Street west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 W 5th Street, Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Geo. V. Flaig (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Eugenia B. Farmer (about 600 feet away); Appreciating our Music Ministry (about 700 feet away); Mother of God Church / "Cradle of the Arts" (about 700 feet away); Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Mother of God Church (about 700 feet away); Noted Historian (about 700 feet away); Covington & Lexington Turnpike (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.
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