Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site, Pioneer religious site in Tompkinsville, United States.
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse is a log building with twelve corners, three doors, and a footprint of about 50 feet by 30 feet (15 by 9 meters). The structure sits on 20 acres with a cemetery and educational exhibits about early settlement.
The building was constructed in 1804 as Mill Creek Baptist Church for an early pioneer community. It became part of the Kentucky State Park system in 1931 and gained National Historic Place status in 1973.
The cemetery holds graves of Revolutionary War soldiers and Hannah Boone, sister of frontiersman Daniel Boone, telling the story of early settlers who shaped this region.
The site is open year-round and best visited during fair weather when you can explore the grounds and cemetery comfortably. It sits off main roads, so plan extra time to reach the location.
The congregation used heated soapstones wrapped in cloth to stay warm during services, since the building had no heating system. This practice shows how settlers adapted to harsh winters.
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