Rev. John Rice (1760-1843)

REV. JOHN RICE (1760-1843) -

A Va. native, Rice served in the

Illinois regiment under command

of Col. George Rogers Clark during

the American Revolution. After the

war, he brought his family to Ky.

and settled on Shawnee Run in

Mercer Co. Ordained soon after

he arrived, he became pastor of

Shawnee Run Baptist Church and

served there the rest of his life.

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REV. JOHN RICE (1760-1843) -

During his ministry, Rev. Rice was

stated pastor of nine churches and

assisted in their constitutions. He

ordained nine ministers & baptized

about 3,000 people. In 1801, he

assisted in forming a union between

the Regular and Separate Baptists.

Greatly beloved for his piety, faith,

and usefulness, he was buried in

the Shawnee Run Church cemetery.

Dedicated 2014.