Historical Marker

Clear Fork Baptist Church


Isaac Denton, Sr., first preacher in region, 1798. He founded the Stockton Valley Church, 1801, and constituted Clear Fork Baptist Church, April 1, 1802; founded Stockton Valley Assn., 1805. Organized first school in area, 1806. Oldest church in Clinton Co., and fountainhead for many churches in Kentucky and Tenn. Presented by Friends of Clear Fork Baptist Church.

(Reverse) Some Ministers of Clear Fork

Isaac Denton, Sr.

W. R. Bradshaw

Joseph C. Denton

T. L. Cummins

Alvin Bertram

Ora C. Jones

O. G. Lawless

Arnold Cool

Isaac Hucaby

Morris M. Gaskins

William Cross, ordained by Clear Fork, founded Bethlehem Assn., was captain in War of 1812 and the first judge of Clinton County. Presented by Friends of Clear Fork Baptist Church.