Rev. John Rice

A Virginia native, John Rice served in the Illinois regiment under the command of Col. George Rogers Clark during the American Revolution. After the war, he brought his family to Kentucky and settled on Shawnee Run in Mercer County. Ordained soon after he arrived, he became pastor of Shawnee Run Baptist Church and served there for the rest of his life. During his ministry, he was stated pastor of nine churches and assisted in their constitutions. He ordained nine ministers and baptized about 3,000 people. In 1801, he assisted in forming a union between the Regular and Separate Baptists. Greatly beloved for his piety, faith, and usefulness, he was buried in the Shawnee Run Church cemetery.

Kentucky · United States