Near Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Pioneer Methodist Preacher

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021

1. Pioneer Methodist Preacher Marker

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Reverend Francis Clark organized first Methodist Soc. in Ky., 1783; such groups formed Methodist Episcopal Church, established 1784. Clark, from Virginia, settled near here. A local preacher, he was assisted by John Durham, lay leader. Society, led by Clark and Durham, began westward movement of Methodism. Grave is north on Quirk's Run Road.
Presented by United Methodists-Ky. Conference.

Erected 1985 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1772.)

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 1783.

Location. 37° 39.123′ N, 84° 53.03′ W. Marker is near Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker is at the intersection of Perryville Road (U.S. 150) and Quirks Run Road (Kentucky Route 1822), on the right when traveling east on Perryville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville KY 40422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crawford House (approx. 3.1 miles away); Crawford Springs (approx. 3.1 miles away); Site of First Rural Electric Co-Op Substation in County (approx. 3.2 miles away); Perryville (approx. 3.7 miles away); The Battle of Perryville (approx. 3.7 miles away); Bragg's Invasion of Kentucky (approx. 3.7 miles away); The City of Perryville (approx. 3.7 miles away); “If You Meet the Enemy, Overpower Him” (approx. 3.7 miles away).

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 28, 2021

2. Pioneer Methodist Preacher Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.