Historical Marker

Rev. Valentine Cook (1763-1822)

Pioneer Methodist preacher who settled on Muddy River in 1806 where Camp Meeting was held, 1800. A teacher, orator and organizer of churches, he attended Cokesbury College in Md. and began ministry, 1788. Presiding Elder of Cumberland Dist., 1798. Married Tabitha, niece of Gov. Slaughter, same year. Buried near Camp Meeting site. Presented by Rena Milliken.