Historical Marker

Spring Bayou Baptist Church

12 mi. W. of Paducah ยท McCracken

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Organized Jan. 14, 1843 as Newton's Creek Church with fifteen charter members. Elder Henry Richardson was first pastor and served 1843-46. Church attained present name in 1847, after site chosen for first house of worship. Next church built 1853; third, 1870. Cemetery established ca. 1895. Present building dedicated Aug. 20, 1967.

Presented by Spring Bayou Baptist Church.

Location

Address12 mi. W. of Paducah
CountyMcCracken

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