Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site Location in Kentucky
Location	Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Area	20 acres (8.1 ha)
Elevation	804 ft (245 m)
Established	1931
Governing body	Kentucky Department of Parks
Website	Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site

Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site is a special park in Monroe County, Kentucky. It covers about 20 acres of land. The main attraction is the Old Mulkey Meetinghouse, a very old church built around the year 1804. Next to the church is a cemetery where many important people are buried. This historic place became part of Kentucky's park system in 1931.

Discover Old Mulkey Meetinghouse

This site is home to the oldest log meetinghouse in all of Kentucky. It was built in 1804 during a time when many people became more interested in religion. This period was known as a "religious revival."

A Church from the Past

The Old Mulkey Meetinghouse was originally called the Mill Creek Baptist Church. It was started by a small group of early settlers. These pioneer Baptists came from North and South Carolina. They were led by a person named Philip Mulkey.

Unique Building Features

The church building has a very interesting design. It has twelve corners, which makes it look like a cross. It also has three doors. These three doors are meant to represent the Holy Trinity, a religious idea.

Who is Buried Here?

The cemetery next to the meetinghouse is a very important part of the site. Many brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War are buried there. You can also find the grave of Hannah, who was the sister of the famous pioneer Daniel Boone.

Visiting the Historic Site

Today, the Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site is managed by the Kentucky Department of Parks. It's a great place to learn about early American history. You can see how people worshipped and lived over 200 years ago.