Vanceburg in Lewis County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

United Methodist Church

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

1. United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Prior to 1866 there were few Methodists in Vanceburg, and they had no house of worship. Rev. Jerry Lennen (or Lenner) was sent by the Conference in 1866 to hold services in the school and city hall. Lenner and Rev. Alfred Harrison worked together to help the congregation build a two-story wooden structure on this spot in 1867. In 1884 that church burned down, but by 1886 the congregation had erected this brick structure. Several changes have been made in the structure through the years.

Erected by Lewis County (Kentucky) Chamber of Commerce and the Eagle Scout Project completed by Damon Kennedy in 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 38° 36.058′ N, 83° 18.971′ W. Marker is in Vanceburg, Kentucky, in Lewis County. It is on Second Street east of Market Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vanceburg KY 41179, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: County Named, 1806 (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Union Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Deposit Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Hickle’s Pool Room (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stamper Block (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vanceburg.

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Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

2. Vanceburg United Methodist Church

Marker is at the sidewalk, to the right of the walkway to the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.