Midway in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Midway Christian Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019
1. Midway Christian Church Marker
Early members of this church met on Main St. soon after the town was founded in 1833. Dr. L .L. Pinkerton dedicated first building on this site, Christmas Day, 1844. Pinkerton & members of the church founded the Kentucky Female Orphan School (chartered in 1847) which later became present-day Midway College.
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Out of this church, Midway Second Christian Church was organized prior to the Civil War. Notable visitors were preacher Alexander Campbell and Carry Nation. In 1859 Pinkerton used a melodeon in worship, leading to a split of the Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ. The Victorian Romanesque building was dedicated in 1896.
Erected 2008 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2280.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 38° 8.962′ N, 84° 41.033′ W. Marker is in Midway
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Matthew A.M.E. Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward Dudley Brown / Noted Horseman (about 400 feet away); Morgan at Midway (about 500 feet away); "Sue Mundy" Here (about 500 feet away); Midway (about 500 feet away); Midway Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away); Midway Junior College — Pinkerton High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pilgrim Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.
Also see . . . History of the Midway Christian Church. Church website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019
2. Midway Christian Church Marker (reverse)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019
3. The Midway Christian Church & Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019
4. Looking west on Bruen Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 19, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
