Salvisa in Mercer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
In Honor of the Pioneer Fathers
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025
1. In Honor of the Pioneer Fathers Marker
Erected in honor of the pioneer, fathers
James McAfee Samuel McAfee John Armstrong Joseph Lyon George McAfee James McCoun Wm. Armstrong John McGee Robert McAfee James McCoun, Jr. James Buchanan George Buchanan
Who so heroically blazed the trail to make this neighborhood an outstanding, law-abiding community, and who, to this end established
New Providence Church
in 1784
and in honor of those
To whom they bequeathed a heritage of courage and faith, which has held the church steadfast, and which has been powerfully felt on Kentucky Presbyterianism throughout the years.
This tablet is placed in loving memory of
Daniel A. Brewer (ruling elder) Theodocia Darland Brewer Robert McAfee Priscilla Armstrong McAfee
Who lived godly lives and were zealous of good works in New Providence Church.
Erected 1934 by Great-grandson Lambert D. Brewer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 37° 51.89′ N, 84° 51.171′ W. Marker is in Salvisa, Kentucky, in Mercer County
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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thomas Cleland / New Providence Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); New Providence (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Teacher, 1779 / McAfee Station (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Pioneer Teacher, 1779 / McAfee Station (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Memory of Jane McAfee (approx. 0.9 miles away); Warwick/Oregon / Warwick (approx. 3 miles away); Fairview (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salvisa.
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025
2. New Providence Presbyterian Church. Marker is to the right of the sanctuary entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
