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

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

May 10, 2020

1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. This "Mother Church of the diocese of Tennessee," was begun in 1831, four years after its congregation was organized in 1827. Here James H. Otey, its first rector, was elected the first bishop of Tennessee. It was so damaged through use as a Civil War barracks and hospital that it had to be remodeled in 1870. It is the oldest Episcopal Church and congregation in Tennessee, and the oldest Episcopal Church building in continual use west of the Appalachians.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3D 51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 35° 55.419′ N, 86° 52.341′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on W Main St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 W Main St, Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Williamson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Field Hospitals (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Special School District (within shouting distance of this marker); Chickasaw Treaty Council

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Hincheyville (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012

2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012

3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

St. Paul's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

May 10, 2020

4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 22, 2022

5. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Interior

One of Eight Stained Glass Windows Inside St. Paul's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 22, 2022

6. One of Eight Stained Glass Windows Inside St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany between 1902 and 1915.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 10, 2020. 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on May 10, 2020. 5, 6. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.