Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Broadway Methodist
Paducah's oldest institution. Founded 1832. First edifice erected 1842 on northwest corner Broadway at 4th. Relocated 1875 on southwest corner Broadway at 7th. Moved to present site 1896. Destroyed by fire 1929; rebuilt 1930. Judge Wm. Sutton Bishop, the Old Judge Priest of Irvin Cobb's stories, and Vice-Pres. Alben W. Barkley held membership here.
Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1029.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 37° 5.112′ N, 88° 36.119′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Street and 7th St, on the left when traveling east on Broadway Street. Marker is in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 S 7th St, Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Duke of Paducah" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tilghman Home (about 400 feet away); Tilghman House (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Grace Episcopal (about 500 feet away); Site of Col. Stephen G. Hicks Headquarters (about 500 feet away); 8th U.S. Heavy Artillery (Colored) (about 500 feet away); St. Francis de Sales (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.
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