— Historic Feature in Boone County, Kentucky —

Big Bone Methodist Church
Big Bone Methodist Church was constructed in 1888
The original congregation, which was organized in 1887
and led by Reverend George Froh, helped in the construction.
As was the custom, a social order lodge shared the expense of the
construction and upkeep and occupied the upper floor, accessed
by a separate stairway. (picture, Big Bone Church in 1930)

The foundation of the church was made from limestone
rock, mostly carried up from Big Bone Creek. What makes
the church unique is its simplistic nature that manages to
incorporate vernacular Gothic Revival and Queen Anne features
into the design. The church is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places primarily due to its architectural significance.

Big Bone Methodist Church is one of the few two- story
churches left standing in Kentucky from that era. Services
were held here until the mid- 1980's, when the congregation
disbanded to other area churches. To preserve the church's
historical significance, it was acquired by the state in 2003
as an addition to Big Bone Lick State Park.

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