Highland United Methodist Church History
Fort Thomas in
Campbell County
Historical information provided by Jackie Thompson from the Campbell County Historical Society
1824-A granddaughter of James Taylor, Alice Berry, married William Richard
Taylor Taliaferro, her first cousin, on April 21, 1824.
1830-The Taliaferros built their home, not on the lush river banks, but in the "highland." It still stands, preserved and refurbished, at 1810 North Ft. Thomas Ave. The "community" who met regularly in their home, called Mount Pleasant, for church later became known as "Highland Methodist Church."
1832-The Taliaferro family donated the land and helped to build a log cabin at what is now 1418 North Fort Thomas. It served as both church and school.
1852-Needing more room, a frame church was built around the bend: Mt. Pleasant Methodist at East Southgate and Mt. Pleasant Ave. (now known as North Fort Thomas Ave.
1861-1862-The Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Vernon Kentucky Home Guard met at the church to conduct their business. For a list of soldiers go to Mt. Pleasant Home Guard
1867-The KY legislature passed the act forming the District of the Highlands.
1887-Congress appropriated money to build and move Newport Army Barracks to higher ground-the Highlands. It would be named Fort Thomas.
1900-The stone church with the magnificent stained-glass windows was built in the center of town: The Highland Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
1912-District of Highlands became a city, changing its name to Fort Thomas
1923-The church added the Education Building
1968-The United Brethren and the Methodist Church merged to form the United Methodist Church.