Near Marshall in Parke County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Log Church
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, March 25, 2025
1. Log Church Marker
In memory of Hugh Faris Russell, pioneer trustee of Oak Ridge Chapel and his grandsire, Joseph Russell who, a convert of John Wesley, was disinherited for conscience sake and driven from his native shore of Isle of Kail County Down, Ireland A.D. 1787
This humble house of worship, originally built on Bristle Ridge A.D. 1871 was restored and rededicated A.D. 1923.
Erected by Hoosier Club of Rockville, Indiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 39° 52.998′ N, 87° 12.42′ W. Marker is near Marshall, Indiana, in Parke County. It can be reached from Park Road. This marker is located at the end of Trail 11 in Turkey Run State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8102 Park Road, Marshall IN 47859, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and in the Wabash Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard Lieber (a few steps from this marker); Juliet Strauss Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turkey Run: Cradle of State Parks (about 400 feet away); Welcome to the Turkey Run Inn (about 700 feet away); Turkey Run
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Photographed by Daniel Barriball, March 25, 2025
2. Log Church
The marker is to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
