Historical Marker

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Historical marker location:

Midway, Kentucky

( 133 East Stephens St., Midway)

This church was organized on the second Sunday in January 1872 by Reverend James Knox Polk and 16 charter members. Rev. Polk was pastor for 47 years until his death in 1918. First church located on Parrish St. (now Walnut St.) and converted to African American school. Present church built in 1892 on this site. Membership was over 900 at one time.