Near Birchwood in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Salem Baptist Church
1835-1942
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 16, 2020
1. Site of Salem Baptist Church Marker
Joseph Roark gave this site in Wilderness Indian Territory for this Church where many worshiped God. Used as a hospital during Civil War, it was also the center of Salem Academy. A monument to Thos. Palmer and Wm. Moore, soldiers of the Revolution, is one mile N. in Conner Cemetery. Bose Shropshire's family placed this marker in 1976 to honor
their ancestors.Erected 1976 by Bose Shropshire's Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 35° 19.042′ N, 85° 1.464′ W. Marker is near Birchwood, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Birchwood Pike (County Road 605) 0.2 miles south of Eldridge Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birchwood TN 37308, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph Roark Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conner Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hiwassee Campground (approx. 3.2 miles away); Dr. Luther Lee Friddell
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 16, 2020
2. Site of Salem Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
