North Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Brick Church

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020

1. The Brick Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1856, the Third Presbyterian Church was completed in 1860. Known as The Brick Church, it was a reference point in early Memphis directories. In 1861 citizens of Chelsea met in the Church and voted for secession. After Memphis was captured federal troops occupied the building using the upper floor for a hospital and the lower for their horses. In 1916 it was renamed Chelsea Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Erected by Shelby County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 35° 9.785′ N, 90° 2.317′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in North Memphis. It is at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue (Tennessee Route 3) and North 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Chelsea Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 Chelsea Avenue, Memphis TN 38107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the

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Deep South,

in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Studios / Elvis Presley at American Studios (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burkle Estate (approx. 0.3 miles away); Porter-Leath Children's Center (approx. 0.4 miles away); Humes High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); St.Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis to Peoria Run (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Herbert Brewster, Sr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Isaac Hayes (approx. 0.6 miles away); Manassas High School / The Cora P. Taylor Auditorium (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 18, 2020

2. The Brick Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,508 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.