Step back in time with us! In Marion County, Kentucky, the John Hagan House stands as a living reminder of early community life. Built in the late 1700s, this modest brick home was one of the five station houses that offered temporary shelter to itinerant priests long before a permanent church was established.

In the photo, you can see the simple, sturdy structure that once provided a vital resting spot for traveling priests. Local families like the Hagans, including respected farmer John Joseph Hagan, opened their homes to support the spread of the Catholic faith in the region—ensuring that religious services continued even before St. Charles Catholic Church was built in 1806.

Today, the John Hagan House isn’t just an old building; it’s a tangible link to our past, celebrating the enduring spirit and community pride of early Marion County.