Russellville, KY, United States
United Methodist Temple. Began 1808 as Methodist Society in home of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Emmit with ten charter members. Bibb, Caldwell, Morton, and Barclay among first families. Early minister H. H. Kavanaugh became a noted bishop. First church was built ca. 1819 at site of Russellville Middle Schoo
l. Present church completed, 1854; A.M.E. Zion Church formed, 1872. The temple was remodeled in 1917. (Reverse) United Methodist Temple - Church became known as a temple after a news story praised its
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