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New solution possible: History Mystery, Earl Conover & Church Set-up: About: "Where is this church?" Ann Curtis has found evidence that a previous identification of an old church may not have been right. Two Columbia Churches had similar entrances. What was identified as the Presbyterian Church may have been the Columbia Christian Church, she thinks. Click here to see the building nearly everyone thought was the site of the Earl Conover picture. Ann Curtis' letters follow. The first was written Thursday, December 13, 2007: To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I was convinced this was the Presbyterian Church, until I just found an old photo of the first Columbia Christian Church in a book of postcards of Adair County and surrounding counties. The original Christian Church had a similar doorway with an arched window, flanked by two arched windows on either side. Since the other photos of Mr. Conover were taken on Campbellsville Street very near the Christian Church, it's possible this photo is of that church. Perhaps someone should look into this further. If not, at least we have learned that at one time the historic Presbyterian Church had two arched windows that have since been bricked in. s/Ann Curtis On Friday, December 14, 2007, we received this letter with additional information: To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Here's a link to the book which has the photo of the Christian Church. This won't help much because it says they're out of stock. But, I know Vonnie (Kolbenschlag) has the book, and probably several others. They were for sale at the Methodist Church a few years back. I have one from there. Anyway, when I saw the photo in the postcard book, I wondered if Earl's photo might have been taken at the Christian Church. It seemed logical since the location was nearer the others. (And he was dressed the same.) I don't know the dates of the original Christian Church...that might shed some light also. Was it still there in the 1920s? To see the cover of the Postcard History Series: South Central Kentucky, Adair, Barren, Green, Hart and Taylor Counties, by Carl Howell and Dixie Hibbs, Click here. The book is also available at the Adair County Public Library. I don't know why I'm so interested in history and historic preservation . . . it just speaks to me, I guess. Best regards, s/Ann Curtis Does anyone have a photo of the beautiful old Columbia Christian Church which stood at the site of the present sanctuary? Or any other information which will solve the history mystery, let us know. This story was posted on 2007-12-15 05:52:07
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