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church directory History and faith in LaRue

LaRue County has a long history of faith. Lewis
Collins noted in his History of Kentucky that the early
settlers in this area were “pious” and the county con-
tains two of the oldest churches in Kentucky, Nolynn
Baptist Church and South Fork Baptist Church.
According to Kentucky historical marker number
1114, the first baptism in Kentucky took place in Nolin
Creek in 1782 when “seven persons were baptized by
Rev. Benjamin Lynn.” Lynn, who founded South Fork Photo credit: NPS
Church, also inspired the creek’s name after getting lost
on a hunting trip when his companions declared “Here BUFFALO
is the Nole (knoll) but No Lynn.”
Over time, more congregations were formed and Non-denominational Baptist
by 1850, there were eleven churches located in Larue
County. These consisted of various denominations,
some split over the topic of slavery. After the civil war,
several churches were built; one historical structure
that still stands is the Christian Church. Built in 1877
with Romanesque influences, this brick church was
constructed just off the square and is one of the oldest
buildings in town. Buffalo Church of the Nazarene Buffalo Baptist
Today the county has more than 65 churches and Nazarene Church
places of worship that provide many services for the 5910 Greensburg Road Baptist
community including youth programs, food pantries Buffalo • (270) 325-4229 2530 Greensburg Rd.
and other resources. For more information about wor- Pastor: Rev. Del Rittgers Buffalo • (270) 325-3820
ship and events, visit laruecountychurches.com. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Pastor: Bro. David Waddle
Worship 11 a.m.
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Wednesday - 7 p.m. (Youth & Adult)
Contemporary & Traditional Blend Music Sunday Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Top right: The Christian Church on the west side of
Food Pantry Available
the Hodgenville town square was built in 1877.
CAMPBELLSVILLE ELIZABETHTOWN
Baptist Methodist Baptist
Baptist

Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Round Top Baptist Church
Baptist Levelwoods United Methodist
Corinth Missionary Rev. David Fortner Church Baptist
2215 Mt. Tabor Road
Baptist Church Buffalo • (270) 325-3512 United Methodist 705 Round Top Road,
Elizabethtown
Baptist Sundays: Sunday School 10 a.m. 2547 Levelwoods Road Pastor: Donnie Davis
12178 Campbellsville Road Worship 11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Campbellsville, KY 42718 Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Buffalo • (270) 766-1730 Wednesday: WOW Children’s (270) 325-3740 Sun. Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Pastor: Robert Daugherty
Pastor: Tim Maggard Program 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Children and Youth at 6:00 p.m.
(During School Year)
Sunday: Worship 11 a.m. www.mttaborbaptistchurch.net Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wed. Prayer Group and
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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