Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Second Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. Second Presbyterian Church Marker (Side A)

Inscription.
Second Presbyterian Church was founded on July 30. 1815, and was first led by Rev. James McChord. Originally located on Market St., it was moved here in 1924. Founding members included Robert S. Todd, father of Mary Todd Lincoln, and Joseph C. Breckinridge. father of John C. Breckinridge, U.S. Vice President (1857-61) & Confederate Secretary of War (1865).

Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln attended services at the Market St. church on Nov. 25, 1847 to hear the Rev. Robert J. Breckinridge, a noted Presbyterian minister and emancipationist. During the Civil War, Breckinridge advised Pres. Lincoln about affairs in Ky. Former ministers at Second, John Breckinridge and John C. Young were also active emancipationists.

Erected 2015 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2466.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 30, 1815.

Location. 38° 2.408′ N, 84° 29.405′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker is at the

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intersection of East Main Street (Business U.S. 25) and Ransom Avenue, on the right when traveling south on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 460 East Main Street, Lexington KY 40508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Hay Whitney (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John E. Madden (about 600 feet away); Col. E. R. Bradley (about 600 feet away); James Ben Ali Haggin (about 600 feet away); Hal Price Headley (about 600 feet away); Henry Clay (about 600 feet away); Andrew Jackson (about 600 feet away); August Belmont II (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . Second Presbyterian Church History. Church website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. Second Presbyterian Church (Marker (Side B)

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3. Second Presbyterian Church

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

4. Second Presbyterian Church Marker

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

5. Second Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.