Burlington in Boone County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Burlington Methodist Church
Burlington Historic District
— 1837 —
Warren LeMay via Flickr/Public domain, July 19, 2020
1. Burlington Mthodist Church Marker
On June 10, 1835, Joseph and Catharine Foster deeded a town lot to the Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with the stipulation that the property was to be used only for a church. The Burlington Methodist Episcopal Church congregation built their house of worship in the popular Greek Revival style in 1837. The building was completely remodeled in the late Gothic Revival style in 1923 and it became an antique shop in 1992.Erected 2008 by Boone County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 39° 1.743′ N, 84° 43.443′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Kentucky, in Boone County. Marker is at the intersection of North Jefferson Street and Gallatin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5952 N Jefferson St, Burlington KY 41005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Runyan House (a few steps from this marker); Erastus Tousey House (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 57 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 19, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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