Sevierville in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
New Salem Baptist Church
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 9, 2019
1. New Salem Baptist Church Marker
Isaac Dockery, an African-American artisan, along with African-American families of Sevierville, built New Salem Baptist Church in 1886. It is Sevierville's oldest surviving building and the county's oldest brick church and only historic African-American church. Built as an Union Church for African-American congregations of all religious beliefs, its name was changed in 1897, when it became New Salem Baptist Church. On July 24, 2003, the church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. An important part of the community's 19th century heritage, it is still used today.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C-86.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 35° 51.547′ N, 83° 33.228′ W. Marker is in Sevierville, Tennessee, in Sevier County. Marker can be reached from Eastgate Road west of Henderson Avenue, on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named New Salem Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); John Porter McCown (approx. 0.7 miles away); Nancy Academy (approx. ¾ mile away); Sevierville (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dwight and Kate Wade House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Historic Jail Bars (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Sevierville (approx. 0.8 miles away); The McMahan Indian Mound (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sevierville.
Regarding New Salem Baptist Church. National Register of Historic Places #03000696 (2003). Part of the Rural African-American Churches in Tennessee Multiple Property Submission.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Isaac Dockery
Also see . . .
1. Isaac Dockery and the New Salem Baptist Church. Isaac Dockery made the brick to build the church. Squire Bob Henderson donated the land for the church and the use of the field next to the church land to make the brick and make a brick kiln to fire the brick. Isaac Dockery’s sons-in-law, his children, along with Lewis Buckner, a noted craftsman,
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 9, 2019
2. New Salem Baptist Church Marker
(wide view • marker on left • church in background)
(wide view • marker on left • church in background)
2. New Salem Baptist Church (facebook). (Submitted on May 12, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 9, 2019
3. New Salem Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
