Mayfield in Graves County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By Ken Smith, February 5, 2012
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Organized July 13, 1844, at home of J. B. Hurt, east of Mayfield, with 14 members. Elders Milton Wyman, Henry Richardson, Dennis Ray, Willis White and Hardeman Puryear composed its constituting council. First building erected in 1858; second, 1867. Both were located on East Broadway. Third structure built in 1901; present church, 1929. Last two occupied this site.Funded by Inez Tinsley Bequest to First Baptisit Church
Erected by Inez Tinsley Bequest.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1844.
Location. 36° 44.436′ N, 88° 38.218′ W. Marker is in Mayfield, Kentucky, in Graves County. Marker is at the intersection of West South Street and South 8th Street (Kentucky Route 121), on the right when traveling east on West South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 W South St, Mayfield KY 42066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Secession Abandoned (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); County Named, 1823 (about 500 feet away); Colonel Herschel H. Green
Photographed By Ken Smith, February 5, 2012
2. First Baptist Church Marker
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Photographed By Ken Smith, February 5, 2012
3. First Baptist Church Marker
A.D. 1900 H.C. Roberts, Pastor
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
