Historical Marker

Pioneer Methodist Preacher

Reverend Francis Clark organized first Methodist Society in Ky., 1783; such groups formed Methodist Episcopal Church, established 1784. Clark, from Virginia, settled near here. A local preacher, he was assisted by John Durham, lay leader. Society, led by Clark and Durham, began westward movement of Methodism. Grave is north on Quirk's Run Road. Presented by United Methodists-Ky. Conference.