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Subject: Temple.Hill.Church.Destroyed.By.Fire.1928.Edmonson.NEWS


Temple Hill Church Destroyed By Fire February 3, 1928
Edmonson County KyArchives News

The Edmonson County News
Defective Flue Blamed For Blaze; May Not Rebuild

      News that the fine old church building at Temple Hill had been 
destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon was received with sorrow throughout 
this and adjoining counties as hundreds of people considered it their "home 
church," their parents and grandparents having worshipped there.

      The fire is believed to have started from a defective flue and all the 
interior was ablaze when it was destroyed.  Only a few of the pews, a door 
and some windows were salvaged and those who answered the alarm gave their 
attention to protecting the monuments in the churchyard.

      No decision has been reached on the question of rebuilding and it is 
probable that all plans will be held in abeyance until the park question is 
settled as the church was located within the park area.

      The building was one of the most substantially constructed edifices in 
the county and at present day prices would cost several thousand dollars to 
replace.



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