Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Dave Knoch, June 14, 2015

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Organized 1815, Presbyterians built first denominational church in city, 1824, on north side of Wapping, near St. Clair. This was outgrowth of Sunday School, begun in 1810 by Margaretta Brown. In 1849, the present modified Gothic church was built under guidance of the Reverend Stuart Robinson. During Civil War church remained united because of strong Union sympathies.

Erected 1975 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1540.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 38° 11.976′ N, 84° 52.807′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 West Main Street, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 walking distance of this marker: Upper Benson Church Sesquicentennial (here, next to this marker); Crittenden House / An Eminent Statesman (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrard/Crittenden House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Hall / John Brown (1757-1837) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Hall (about 300 feet away); Macklin House (about 300 feet away); Chapman Coleman Todd House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 20, 2022

3. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 15, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.