Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Paducah's Architecture
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
1. Paducah architecture reflected the settlers' different religious faiths. Marker
Paducah architecture reflected the settlers' different religious faiths. These institutions helped unite the early settlers of the community. Broadway United Methodist Church is the oldest, founded 1832 at 4th and Broadway. It relocated to the southeast corner of 7th and Broadway in 1875, and again across the street to the present location in 1896. The building, pictured above, was destroyed by fire in 1929, and was rebuilt in 1930. U.S. Vice President Alben W. Barkley and Judge William S. Bishop, old Judge Priest of Irvin Cobb's stories, were members. Other Historic religious institutions established before 1865 are, clockwise from upper right: First Christian, 1849; St. Francis de Sales Catholic, 1849; Grace Episcopal,1848; First Baptist, 1840; First Presbyterian, 1842; St Matthew Lutheran, 1856; Temple Israel, 1864; and Washington Street Baptist, 1855.Erected by a Friend of Broadway United Methodist.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 37° 5.311′ N, 88° 35.656′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paducah 1873 "Bird's Eye View" (here, next to this marker); Paducah's River Industry (here, next to this marker); Robert S. Davis (a few steps from this marker); Union Gen. U.S. Grant (a few steps from this marker); "Market" (a few steps from this marker); First Log Cabin / First Frame House (within shouting distance of this marker); The August 8th Emancipation Celebration at Stuart Nelson Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Station #5 at 17th and Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
2. Paducah architecture reflected the settlers' different religious faiths. Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
3. Paducah architecture reflected the settlers' different religious faiths. Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
4. Paducah architecture reflected the settlers' different religious faiths. Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
5. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
6. Broadway Methodist Church
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7. Grace Episcopal Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
8. Washington Street Baptist Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
9. Temple Israel Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
10. St Matthew Lutheran Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
11. First Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
12. First Baptist Church
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13. First Christian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
