Near Nicholasville in Jessamine County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Ebenezer Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 19, 2019
1. Ebenezer Church Marker
One-half mile west. Organized by Rev. Adam Rankin 1793-95. Rev. Robert Bishop came 1803 when stone church replaced log house. From 1810-18, these two were opposing leaders In stormy controversy in early history of Presbyterianism in Ky. Ephraim January donated land. He, other Revolutionary War veterans buried there. Church abandoned 1875, restored 1953.
Erected by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 894.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 37° 55.509′ N, 84° 40.598′ W. Marker is near Nicholasville, Kentucky, in Jessamine County. Marker is at the intersection of Keene Troy Pike (Kentucky Route 1267) and Ebenezer Church Road, on the right when traveling south on Keene Troy Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nicholasville KY 40356, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. July 4th Celebration (approx. 1.6 miles away); Keene Springs Hotel (approx. 2.4 miles away); George and Betty Bryan House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Bethel Academy / Asbury College
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Also see . . . Ebenezer: The Beginning. The church's history, from church website. Also includes information on its pastors, including Rankin and Bishop. (Submitted on April 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 19, 2019
2. Ebenezer Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021
3. Ebenezer Church and Cemetery
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021
4. Ebenezer Church Secondary Marker
Located on gatepost to church grounds.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
