Richwood Presbyterian Church
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Richwood Presbyterian Church, is the oldest Presbyterian Church in Northern Kentucky and is located at 1070 Richwood Road, in Walton, Boone County, Kentucky. The Church was founded in 1834 by 13 members. The original 1842 church burned and the present church was built in 1860. The church was rebuilt by both black and white members. Church records include the baptism of Margaret Garner, who attempted to escape from slavery in 1856.
Richwood Presbyterian Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today this church is active, with a membership of about 60, and also is home to its own Montessori preschool. The Church is adjacent to a natural rock walled cemetery equally as historic.
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