Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Grace United Methodist Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021

1. Grace United Methodist Church Marker

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Organized as a Reformed Church and German language day school. Cornerstone laid July 13, 1862. Victorian Gothic church second oldest in Covington still used by founding congregation. Dedicated Palm Sunday, 1863. Construction interrupted when this area was threatened by Morgan's Raiders. Name of Grace Reformed Church adopted during war in 1918.

[Small plaque]
Grace United
Church of Christ
disbanded, 1995.

Erected 1976 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1531.)

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 date for this entry is July 13, 1862.

Location. 39° 4.868′ N, 84° 30.984′ W. Marker is in Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton County. Marker is at the intersection of Willard Street and Lockwood Street, on the right when traveling south on Willard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 819 Willard Street, Covington KY 41011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fire Engine Company 4 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Onerias Powell House (about 600 feet away); John G. Carlisle (about 700 feet away); Formerly Bremen Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Built by John B. Kohls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casper Ottens House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Slave Escape / Controversial Judgment (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Farny Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021

2. Grace United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.