Old Mulkey Meetinghouse
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, Historic log church in Monroe County, United States.
The Old Mulkey Meetinghouse is a historic log church with an unusual twelve-sided structure and three separate entrance doors. It displays early 19th-century construction techniques and stands within a 20-acre historic site open for visitors to explore.
Pioneer Baptists from North Carolina and South Carolina founded this religious site under the leadership of Philip Mulkey in the early 19th century. The building was constructed in 1804 and served as a religious center for the growing settler community in the region.
The cemetery beside the building holds graves of soldiers from the Revolutionary War era and Hannah Boone, sister of explorer Daniel Boone. These burial grounds connect visitors to the people who shaped life in this early settlement.
The site is accessible to visitors year-round and sits in a quiet, natural setting that allows for exploring the surrounding grounds. Well-maintained paths lead to all major areas, including the cemetery and the historic building.
The building is unusual because it lacks a fireplace, a rarity for structures of its time in Kentucky. This feature raises questions about the heating and ventilation methods early communities used.
Location: Monroe County
GPS coordinates: 36.67778,-85.70750
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04
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