Our History

Our church was organized in 1828. Its founder, Elder George W. Eiley, was deeply influenced by the writings of Alexander Campbell. The first building was erected in 1830 on the corner of Maple and Second Streets, and within ten years there was a church of 200 members. During this time, faithful members of the church and notable guests such as Alexander Campbell and Raccoon John Smith preached and administered the Lord’s Supper each Sunday.

The original building burned down in 1883 after catching fire from the Mitchell Tobacco Drying House. Many of the church records were lost in that fire. A red brick structure, built in 1884, was described as “one of the most comfortable and convenient church structures in the city.” There was steady growth of the congregation and the Sunday School. Many successful revivals were held in our church in the early 1900s.

In 1926, the congregation decided the old building had become inadequate to carry on the work of the church. The yellow brick main building was dedicated in 1927 and described as “Nicholasville’s largest and most beautiful church today.” A great deal of vitality and renewed interest resulted from the new building project. An educational wing was added in 1976 to bring the church structure to its present appearance.

Nicholasville Christian Church is affiliated with the Lexington Theological Seminary.