Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
St. Paul's Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021
1. St. Paul's Church Marker
For a century and a quarter, a St. Paul's Episcopal Church has stood on this corner. Since 1871, the bell in the towering spire atop this native stone church has rung for services. Here worshipped Gen. James Taylor, War of 1812; Henry Stanbery, who defended Pres. Andrew Johnson at his impeachment trial, 1868; Brent Spence, 37 yrs. in Congress, a lifetime member.
Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1151.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 39° 5.565′ N, 84° 29.825′ W. Marker is in Newport, Kentucky, in Campbell County. It is at the intersection of Court Place and York Street (U.S. 27), on the left when traveling east on Court Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Court Place, Newport KY 41071, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Thomas Hinde (a few steps from this marker); Campbell County, Kentucky World War II Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Newport ~~ War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tommygun Inventor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southgate Street School (approx. Ό mile away); The Newport Southbank Bridge
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Also see . . .
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Newport, Kentucky). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Kentucky SP St. Paul's Episcopal Church. National Register of Historic Places inventory-nomination form for the site. (Submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021
2. St. Paul's Church Marker
courtesy of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, Paul F. Bien postcard collection, circa 1915
3. St. Paul Episcopal Church, Newport, Ky.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 18, 2021.
