Historical Highway Markers

Thompson Settlement Church

K-6

This Baptist church, a mile southeast, is the oldest church in Lee County. It was organized in 1800; the original site was on Powell's River, a short distance west. James Kinney was the first pastor. The church was removed to the present site in 1822.

Conservation & Development Commission, 1938

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