Greenville in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Greenville Methodist Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 1, 2025
1. Greenville Methodist Church Marker, Side One
Established in the home of Albrittain Drake, the Greenville Methodist Church congregation has existed since 1820. Drake urged Rev. Philip Kennerly, a Methodist minister from Lewisburg, to establish a local Methodist circuit. Kennerly returned with Rev. Peter Cartwright, a circuit rider from the Christian Circuit, to form new churches in Muhlenberg County.
In 1822, the Greenville Methodist circuit was established in the Kentucky Conference and continued to grow in size. As membership grew, a new structure was built on the corner of East Main Cross and Mill Streets in 1837. The present church. built in Greek Revival style, was constructed in 1920-1921 and expanded in 1964 and 2003.
Dedicated by the Church in its 200th year
Erected by Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 37° 12.17′ N, 87° 10.719′ W. Marker is in Greenville,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region and specifically in the Pennyroyal Region. It is also in the American Midwest, in the 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: George Short House / George W. Short (1805-1863) (within shouting distance of this marker); Muhlenberg County (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forrest Reconnoitered (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of New Orleans (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. Ό mile away); Old Greenville Cemetery
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 1, 2025
2. Greenville Methodist Church Marker, Side Two
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 1, 2025
3. Greenville Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
