Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Early Congregation

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 20, 2021

1. Early Congregation Marker

Inscription. The A.M.E. Church was established in Frankfort, 1839, by Negroes before days of emancipation. First structure built on Lewis Street. Building and ground given by Mrs. Triplett, a white lady, to her servants, Benjamin Dunmore and Benjamin Hunley. In 1881, Rev. D. S. Bentley gave the name "St. John” to the A.M.E. Church. Present church built in 1893.

Erected 1974 by Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1495.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 38° 12.029′ N, 84° 52.519′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Clinton Street (State Highway 420) and Lewis Street, on the right when traveling west on Clinton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Clinton Street, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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: Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederates Here

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old State House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky (about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); William Goebel (about 400 feet away); Old Kentucky State Prison Keystone (about 500 feet away); Governor William Goebel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

St. John's A.M.E. Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 20, 2021

2. St. John's A.M.E. Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. Early Congregation Marker

Early Congregation Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

4. Early Congregation Church

St. John's A.M.E. Church Trustees image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

5. St. John's A.M.E. Church Trustees

St. John's A.M.E. Church stewards image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

6. St. John's A.M.E. Church stewards

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.