Near Midway in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church
Photographed By Dave Knoch, June 9, 2015
1. Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church. . Constituted in June 1788, with William Hickman its founder and first pastor. Land obtained and frame meeting house built, 1795, near present brick church, constructed 1945. A Virginian, Hickman visited Kentucky, 1776, and began preaching; returned to Kentucky in 1784. Minister to Forks of Elkhorn almost 40 years. Reinterred Frankfort Cemetery, 1916.
Presented by church family of 1998.
Constituted in June 1788, with William Hickman its founder and first pastor. Land obtained and frame meeting house built, 1795, near present brick church, constructed 1945. A Virginian, Hickman visited Kentucky, 1776, and began preaching; returned to Kentucky in 1784. Minister to Forks of Elkhorn almost 40 years. Reinterred Frankfort Cemetery, 1916.
Presented by church family of 1998.
Erected 1998 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2003.)
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 month for this entry is June 1788.
Location. 38° 10.273′ N, 84° 46.922′ W. Marker is near Midway, Kentucky, in Woodford County. Marker is on Duckers Road, 0.8 miles south of Leestown Road (U.S. 421), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Duckers Road, Midway KY 40347, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.