Warsaw in Gallatin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
First Presbyterian Church
1851
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Consolidated 2nd Baptist Church
1881
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
1. First Presbyterian Church / Consolidated 2nd Baptist Church Marker
Warsaw Historic District
listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected by Warsaw Renaissance on Main Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 38° 47.121′ N, 84° 54.027′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, Kentucky, in Gallatin County. It is at the intersection of East High Street and 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on East High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 E High St, Warsaw KY 41095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Outer Bluegrass. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. 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: Sally McCann House (within shouting distance of this marker); Myra Sanders House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thompson-Bradley House (about 400 feet away); Taffe Funeral Home (about 500 feet away); Peak-Suter House (about 500 feet away); Edwards House (about 600 feet away); Henry Yates House (about 600 feet away); The Gutting House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warsaw.
Regarding First Presbyterian Church / Consolidated 2nd Baptist Church.
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[Second Consolidated Baptist Church] emerged from the white Baptist Church that was established at Warsaw around 1800; In 1828 Rev. John Pavy and in 1846 Rev. Sebastian Alexander were expelled from Warsaw Baptist Church for strong preaching against slavery. Both men moved across the Ohio River to Switzerland County, Indiana, and were active leaders in the Underground Railroad. The African-American congregation became a separate congregation in 1867. Joined the consolidated movement promoted by Rev. Elisha Green. Purchased the old Presbyterian Church in Warsaw and is still an active congregation. The oldest marker in the Consolidated Baptist cemetery on East Main Street is 1865, but there are a number of unmarked graves. Diane P. Coon, Early African-American Congregations North Central Kentucky, 2004
Also see . . . Warsaw Historic District. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, which was listed in 1982. (National Park Service) (Submitted on May 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 30, 2023
2. First Presbyterian Church / Consolidated 2nd Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
