Near Russellville in Logan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Rev. Valentine Cook (1763-1822)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 23, 2021

1. Rev. Valentine Cook (1763-1822) Marker

Inscription. Pioneer Methodist preacher who settled on Muddy River in 1806 where Camp Meeting was held, 1800. A teacher, orator and organizer of churches, he attended Cokesbury College in Md. and began ministry, 1788. Presiding Elder of Cumberland Dist., 1798. . Married Tabitha, niece of Governor Slaughter, same year. Buried near Camp Meeting site.
Presented by Rena Milliken

Erected 1985 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1761.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.

Location. 36° 52.741′ N, 86° 49.949′ W. Marker is near Russellville, Kentucky, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of Proctor Mill Road (State Road 1588) and J. R. Williams Road, on the right when traveling east on Proctor Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Russellville KY 42276, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79 (approx. 3.1 miles away); Cedar House (approx. 3.3 miles away); Tom Rhea Highway No. 100 (approx. 3.3 miles away); John Littlejohn Cemetery

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(approx. 3.4 miles away); "Elmwood" (approx. 3.7 miles away); A Civil War Skirmish / A Future President (approx. 3.7 miles away); Governor's Corner (approx. 3.8 miles away); Ken Barrett Field (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Russellville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 23, 2021

2. Rev. Valentine Cook (1763-1822) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.