Inscription
Seven persons baptized in Nolin Creek by Rev. Benjamin Lynn. He and Rev. James Skaggs founded South Fork Church ca. 1782. Organized as Separate Baptist Church with 13 members, it met at Phillips' Fort; later moved to South Fork of Nolin. In the pas, Church has assumed philosophy of United, Separate, and Regular. Later split on slavery issue. Reverse John Walters came to Phillips' Fort ca. 1784. Commissioned lieutenant, 2nd regiment of Ky. Militia, by Governor Isaac Shelby, 1792. Was in local skirmishes, served under Col. Patrick Brown in 1792, and in War of 1812. Born in Pa., April 1770; died at his home, 2-1/2 miles south, April 1852. Buried at South Fork Church Cem., ½ mile west.
Details
| HM Number | HM1QBT |
|---|---|
| Series | This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series |
| Tags | |
| Historical Period | 18th Century |
| Historical Place | Church/House of Worship |
| Marker Type | Historic Building |
| Marker Class | Historical Marker |
| Marker Style | Mounted |
| Marker Condition |  10 out of 10 (1 reports) |
| Date Added | Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 at 7:35pm PST -08:00 |
Pictures
Photo Credits: [1] DARYL SKAGGS [2] DARYL SKAGGS
Locationbig map
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 45S E 388445 N 4151492 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 37.50358500, -85.73786500 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 37° 30.2151', W 85° 44.2719' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 37° 30' 12.9060" N, 85° 44' 16.3140" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 270 |
| Can be seen from road? | Yes |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 2091-2399 Airline Rd, Hodgenville KY 42748, US |
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