Historical Marker

Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Historical marker location:

Marion, Kentucky

( Highway 506, Marion)

Considered first Cumberland Presbyterian church in Kentucky. Organized 1812 by a founder of the C.P. denomination, Rev. Finis Ewing. First structure made of logs; used as a place of worship and public school. Second building 1843; third structure built in 1867 of bricks made on the grounds. Present building constructed 1957.

On this site great church camp meetings, held 1812-1955. Famous for two open-air tabernacles near one of the oldest roads in western Ky., Saline Trail, historically Flynns Ferry Road. Two historical markers on grounds show continuous C.P. “Whosoever Will Gospel” ministry since 1812. Given by Piney Fork Cumberland Pres. Church.