Historical Marker

St. Paul's Church

Newport, across from Courthouse, US 27 South · Newport · Campbell

Kentucky marker

Inscription

For a century and a quarter, a St. Paul's Episcopal Church has stood on this corner. Since 1871, the bell in the towering spire atop this native stone church has rung for services. Here worshipped Gen. James Taylor, War of 1812; Henry Stanbery, who defended President Andrew Johnson at his impeachment trial, 1868; Brent Spence, 37 yrs. in Congress, a lifetime member.

Location

AddressNewport, across from Courthouse, US 27 South
CityNewport
CountyCampbell

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