Winchester in Franklin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First United Church, U.C.C.

Photographed By Tom Gillard, January 3, 2010

1. First United Church, U.C.C Marker

Inscription. Located 1/4 mile North on Owl Hollow Rd. in 1873, the church was founded by Swiss-German settlers as the German Reformed Church and was the first such church in Tennessee. The church became the center of Swiss culture in this area which was noted for its advanced agricultural techniques. A 1934 union created the Evangelical and Reformed Church. In 1957, this denomination merged with the Congregational Christian Church to form the United Church of Christ.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 70.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 35° 7.606′ N, 86° 11.16′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Tennessee, in Franklin County. Marker is on Belvidere-Kasserman Swich Road, on the left when traveling west. Located on Old Highway 64. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winchester TN 37398, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Ruch (approx. 1.1 miles away); Captain Samuel Handly (approx. 1.1 miles away); "Kentuck" (approx. 2.7 miles away); Polly Finlay Crockett (approx. 3.1

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miles away); Jesse Bean (approx. 4.7 miles away); Falls Mill (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Blind Knight (approx. 5.3 miles away); The Franklin County Confederate Memorial Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

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Photographed By Tom Gillard, January 3, 2010

2. First United Church, U.C.C

Photographed By Tom Gillard, January 3, 2010

3. First United Church, U.C.C Marker

Photographed By Tom Gillard, January 3, 2010

4. First United Church, U.C.C

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.