Union Church of Christ - Berea, KY
Posted by: vhasler
N 37° 34.289 W 084° 17.316
16S E 739455 N 4161727
Union Church of Christ was a founding force for Berea College
Waymark Code: WM5V8X
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2009
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Sign text: Founded 1853 by the Rev. John G. Fee of Bracken County on the invitation of local citizens and Cassius M. Clay, who projected an antislavery community here. Open in full equality to all races and nonsectarian, the church had a leading part in establishment of Berea College, 1855, and in cause of racial equality in this area. Presented by Congregation.
Located in front of the church near Boone Tavern.