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

First Baptist Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Second church in city; organized, Feb. 25, 1816, with 13 members. Met in homes, then in House of Public Worship on southwest corner of Old Capitol square. An early pastor, Silas M. Noel, helped to establish Georgetown College. He was followed by Rey. Porter Clay, brother of Henry Clay. First church was built on Lewis Street, 1827. It burned in 1867. Present site chosen, 1868.

Erected 1975 by Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department Of Highways. (Marker Number 1535.)

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 date for this entry is February 25, 1816.

Location. 38° 11.852′ N, 84° 52.711′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of St. Clair Street and Wapping Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Clair Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 St Clair St, 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: Frankfort Bridge Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Good Shepherd Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin County Veterans Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Justice Todd House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paul Sawyier Library (about 500 feet away); The Frankfort Kentucky Reel (about 500 feet away); Corner In Celebrities (about 500 feet away); Gov. Owsley House Saved (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

First Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. First Baptist Church

Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. Church Cornerstone

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 268 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.