Historical Marker

Pioneer Leaders Founded Church

Historical marker location:
Lexington, Kentucky
( Walnut Hill Rd., W. of US 25, Lexington)

General Levi Todd and the Reverend James Crawford were instrumental in the founding of Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church. Crawford organized church in 1785 on land given by Todd, one of founders of Lexington. First place of worship was a log cabin near the church cemetery, where Crawford is buried. Present church was built in 1801.