United States / Greenville, KY

First Presbyterian Church. Church established 1804 on land given by early Presbyterians Col. and Mrs. William Campbell. Rev. Thomas Nelson was first resident pastor. Early visiting ministers included Rev. Terah Templin and Rev. David Rice. Early elders included Claiborne Rice, Hugh Martin and John Bone. Rev. Isaac Bard became pastor in 1823; first church built 1825 on Martin St. (Reverse) This Gothic-Revival structure was initiated in 1873 by building committee members Lewis Reno, M.C. Hay, John Barkley Sr., T.J. Slayton and W.H. Yost. Church dedicated on July 19, 1885, on South Main St. Rev. Robert G. Brank, grandson of church founder Col. Campbell, performed the dedication. Bricks made by John Barkley on his farm.

158 South Main Street, Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #2155

George Short House / George W. Short (1805-1863). Built in 1841, this is one of the oldest homes in Greenville. Materials and its detailed interior woodwork came by flatboats from Cincinnati. George Short had the house built for Tabitha A. Brank in hopes she would marry him, but she refused. Tabitha was daughter of Ephraim M. Brank, hero in War of 1812. House listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1980. (Reverse) George W. Short was a prominent businessman, tobacconist, and a state legislator in 1849. He never lived in the house nor did he ever marry. He gave the house to his sister, Susan Ann Short Harbin. Her children became active civic leaders and benefactors of the Harbin Memorial Library.

151 North Main St., Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #1735

Revolutionary War Soldiers. Those who settled in Muhlenberg County: Josiah Arnold Elisha Atkinson John Bone James Craig Albritain Drake David Edward Joshua Elkin David Engler Mathew Ganey Sikes Garris Andrew Glenn Isaiah Hancock John Harper Nathan Harper Michael Hill Richard Hill Hardy Hines William Hopkins John Hunt Edward Jarvis (Reverse) Revolutionary War Soldiers Peter Kincheloe John Littlepage Ephraim McLean John McMahon Hugh Martin Benjamin Neal Abraham Newton Jesse Oates Joseph Pitt William B. Rice Richard D. Reynolds Henry Rhoads Michael Roll Thomas Tetterton Abraham Unsell, Jr. Frederick Unsell Henry Unsell Lewis Webb Arrington Wickliffe Britton Willis William Worthington William Young Matthew Zimmerman

Courthouse lawn, Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #1609

Old Greenville Cemetery. Land for this cemetery given to Presbyterian Church by Charles and Nancy Wing in two deeds, 1825 and 1826. One plot deeded by Jas. Weir, 1827. Trustees of the Church-Ephraim M. Brank, M. C. Hay and Alney Dennis-deeded cemetery to city of Greenville, 1874. Ephraim M. Brank, distinguished war hero of 1812, and other pioneer citizens of Greenville are buried here.

Entrance to cem. on Court Row, Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #1389

Buckner-Churchill Furnace. A round stone blast furnace built a mile northwest in 1837 by Aylette Hartswell Buckner and Cadwallader Churchill. Using local ore and charcoal fuel, it produced pig iron, which was hauled eighteen miles to South Carrollton for shipment on Green River, and kettles, shovels, tongs and andirons for sale in this vicinity. Last blast was in 1842. See the other side. (Reverse) Iron Made in Kentucky - A major producer since 1791, Ky. ranked 3rd in US in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, Between Rivers, Rolling Fork, Green River Regions. Charcoal-furnace era ended in 1880s with depletion of ore and timber and use of modern methods. Over.

Approx. 51/2 mi. S. of Greenville, KY 181, Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #1202

Jonathan E. Spilman. Birthplace of Kentucky lawyer, minister, and composer. While at Transylvania Law School, 1837, he wrote the music for Robert Burns' "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton," best remembered of his seven melodies. An adaptation of this music used in one of the tunes to "Away in a Manger," words by Martin Luther. Lawyer 18 years. Became minister when 46. Born 1812. Died 1896.

Greenville, near Jct. US 62 & KY 601, Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #0821

Muhlenberg County. Formed 1798 out of parts of Logan and Christian counties. Named for Gen. Peter Muhlenberg, 1746-1807, of Pa. Ordained minister, 1768. "A time to preach and a time to fight." Entered Revolutionary Army as Col., Eighth Va. (German) Regt. Active from 1776 to surrender of Yorktown. U.S. Congress, Senate. Collector of Customs, Phila. Many from his regiment pioneered here.

Courthouse lawn, US 62, Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #0761

Muhlenberg Hero. Site of home of Ephraim M. Brank, 1791-1875. Born in North Carolina and came to Kentucky about 1808. Lieutenant, Kentucky militia, sent by Gov. Shelby in response to call of Gen. Andrew Jackson for troops to repel British at New Orleans. On January 8, 1815 Brank's daring coolness on breastworks at battle inspired Ky. and Tenn. riflemen to crucial defeat of the British.

Greenville, US 62, Greenville, KY, United States

Kentucky Historical Marker #0614

Forrest Reconnoitered. CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest and cavalry came here 3 times on reconnaissance missions from Hopkinsville. Captured USA arms and equipment here, Nov. 24, 1861. Moved through here Dec. 28 on way to victory over larger USA force at Sacramento and returned for camp here that night. Jan. 1862, here to burn Pond River bridges, delay Union army. See the other side. Dedicated May 20, 1964.