Near Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Hopewell

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

1. Hopewell Marker

Inscription. Hopewell, one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in Bourbon County, has held worship services since 1785. The first congregation included Dutch settlers. It was recognized by the Transylvania Presbytery in 1787. Original church was located near Grant's Fort, one mile from this site. After fort and church burned, the church was rebuilt here in 1823 and in 1904.

Erected 1989 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1855.)

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 year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 38° 8.625′ N, 84° 21.155′ W. Marker is near Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Hutchison Station Road (Kentucky Route 1939), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 27. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Hutchison Station Rd, Paris KY 40361, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region

and in Greater

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Lexington Area.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Major P.P. Johnston, CSA (approx. 4.8 miles away); Johnston's Inn (approx. 5.4 miles away); Frankfort & Cincinnati Railroad / The Depot Centreville - Stop 32 (approx. 5.4 miles away); Maddoxtown (approx. 5.4 miles away); Centerville Baptist Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); Bryan Station Memorial (approx. 5.8 miles away); Bryan's Station (approx. 5.8 miles away); Bourbon County Confederate Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Hopewell Church. According to Collins History of Kentucky, a group of people from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania settled and founded the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church at the south end of Bourbon County near

Hopewell Secondary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

2. Hopewell Secondary Marker

This plaque by The Presbyterian Historical Society recognizes Hopewell church as American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site No. 133.

the Fayette County line. (Hopewell Museum) (Submitted on March 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

3. Hopewell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.