Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Upper Benson Church Sesquicentennial
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
1. In This Sesquicentennial Year, 1965 Marker
In this sesquicentennial
year, 1965, we pay tribute
to the Upper Benson Church,
organized 1795, the
earliest Presbyterian
Church in this area.
From there came elders
Thomas Paxton, William Boyd
and Robert Hamilton to
lead in the formation
of this church.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 38° 11.978′ N, 84° 52.806′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and Long Lane, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 W Main St, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Garrard/Crittenden House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crittenden House / An Eminent Statesman (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Hall / John Brown (1757-1837) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
2. In This Sesquicentennial Year, 1965 Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
3. In This Sesquicentennial Year, 1965 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
