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Henry Clay Morrison/ Morrison Park

Famed Methodist preacher & pioneer of the Holiness movement. He came to Barren Co. at age 2 & was raised by his grandparents near here. He became one of nation’s premiere evangelists and was editor of the Pentecostal Herald for 54 years. He was president of Asbury College and founder of Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Ky.

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In 1900, Morrison founded this camp meeting site on the grounds of his boyhood home. The annual revival attracted many people to hear the powerful preaching of Morrison and other prominent ministers. The camp meeting was a unique style and way of worship. Morrison Park is one of the oldest and few remaining camp meeting sites in Kentucky.