Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church
N 37° 17.511 W 088° 00.234
16S E 411018 N 4127721
Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church Located on Highway 506, Marion, Ky..
Waymark Code: WM8H6Y
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2010
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Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Considered first Cumberland Presbyterian church in Kentucky. Organized 1812 by a founder of the C.P. denomination, Rev. Finis Ewing. First structure made of logs; used as a place of worship and public school. Second building 1843; third structure built in 1867 of bricks made on the grounds. Present building constructed 1957.
On this site great church camp meetings, held 1812-1955. Famous for two open-air tabernacles near one of the oldest roads in western Ky., Saline Trail, historically Flynns Ferry Road. Two historical markers on grounds show continuous C.P. “Whosoever Will Gospel” ministry since 1812. Given by Piney Fork Cumberland Pres. Church.
Marker Name: Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 2188
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky historical Society ~
Kentucky Department of Highways
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