Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Bethel Meeting House

Photographed by Michael Manning, September 15, 2016

1. Bethel Meeting House Marker

Inscription.
In 1812 pioneer preachers Peter Cartwright, Henry B. Bascom, and Thomas A. Morris preached to area settlers in a log structure at this site. Tradition has it that the Bell Witch attended a service here and at a meeting later that night quoted the sermon verbatim to prove that it had been at the service. Revolutionary War veteran Maj. Manoah Bostick deeded title to the trustees in 1834. The slave built brick sanctuary still stands.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 36° 38.033′ N, 87° 26.117′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. It is on Fort Campbell Blvd. (U.S. 41A), in the median. The marker is located in front of the Bethel United Methodist Church which is located between the north and south bound lanes of Fort Campbell Blvd. between Patriot's Park and the Old Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3180 Fort Campbell Blvd, Clarksville TN 37042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Post House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam 1965 - 1972 (approx. one mile away); World War II 1942 - 1945 (approx. one mile away); Pentomic Division 1956 - 1964 (approx. one mile away); The Challenge of Air Assault Logistics (approx. one mile away); OEF 2001-2002 nd OIF 2003-2004 (approx. one mile away); Desert Shield/Desert Storm 1990 - 1991 (approx. one mile away); Sustainment Brigade Heraldry (approx. one mile away).

Also see . . . The Bell Witch. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 20, 2017, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Michael Manning, September 15, 2016

2. Bethel Meeting House Marker

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Photographed by Michael Manning, September 15, 2016

3. Bethel Meeting House Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2017, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,227 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2017, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.