Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Christian Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

1. First Christian Church Marker (side A)

Inscription.

First Christian Church organized 1827 by Thomas Allen, John Gano, and six "brave and forthright" women. Part of movement led by Barton W. Stone out of 1801 Cane Ridge Revival promoting Christian unity on New Testament authority. Prominent from its beginning, the congregation hosted many early movement leaders, including Barton Stone and Alexander Campbell.

First building Eighth and Main St. dedicated 1828. Rapid growth required expansion; new structure on same site was dedicated 1858. Building used as Union divisional headquarters in Civil War. The present building of Romanesque style of native Kentucky stone was dedicated in 1902. Education addition was dedicated in 1959.
Presented by First Christian Church.

Erected 2002 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2090.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 38° 12.552′ N, 84° 15.229′ W. Marker is in Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and 9th Street

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, on the right when traveling south on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 911 High Street, Paris KY 40361, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexander House / Bourbon County Hemp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paris Train Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eades Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); William Holmes McGuffey (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bourbon County World War I Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Duncan Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Duncan Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bourbon County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

More about this marker. Inscription from front side provided by Kentucky Historical Society's marker database.

Also see . . . History | First Christian Church. From church website. (Submitted on April 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

First Christian Church Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021

2. First Christian Church Marker (Side B)

First Christian Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021

3. First Christian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.