140-Year-Old Kentucky Church Destroyed by Weekend Storms

The Old Williamstown Presbyterian Church, a historic structure built in 1885, collapsed during severe storms in Grant County, Kentucky, over the weekend. The steeple fell and led to the destruction of the front side of the church, which had been vacant for the last decade. Local officials and community members expressed their sadness over the loss of the landmark, which had served various purposes after its closure as a church in the early 1900s. Grant County Judge Executive Colton Simpson, who is also the head of the Grant County Historical Society, highlighted the church's significance in the community's history. Crews are set to begin debris removal as the community reflects on the building's 140-year legacy. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident.