Midway in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Second Christian Church, Midway
Erected 2005 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2189.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 38° 8.722′ N, 84° 40.902′ W. Marker is in Midway, Kentucky, in Woodford County. Marker is on Smith Street south of East Stephens Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Smith Street, Midway KY 40347, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Midway Freedman's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Colored School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Midway Junior College — Pinkerton High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pilgrim Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Midway Christian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Matthew A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Morgan at Midway (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Sue Mundy" Here (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.
Regarding Second Christian Church, Midway. The original church was split off of Midway Christian Church and was the oldest black church organized in the nation, forming in 1852.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.