Hermitage in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
New Hope Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 16, 2020
1. New Hope Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
New Hope Baptist Church. . Organized in 1846 by Elders Peter and Thomas Fuqua, New Hope Baptist Church is one of the oldest churches in the Nashville Baptist Association. In 1847, one mile south of here, a log church edifice was erected. It was destroyed by fire in 1871. This present building was built in 1872 on a site donated by W. E. Hagar and J.T. Gleaves. Bricks were handmade on the premises for the solid walls. The Rev. G. W. Hagar, the longest-serving pastor (1861-79), is recognized for his efforts in rebuilding the church. He is buried in the church cemetery.
Organized in 1846 by Elders Peter and Thomas Fuqua, New Hope Baptist Church is one
of the oldest churches in the Nashville Baptist Association. In 1847, one mile south of here, a log church edifice was erected. It was destroyed by fire in 1871. This present building was built in 1872 on a site donated by W. E. Hagar and J.T. Gleaves. Bricks were handmade on the premises for the solid walls. The Rev. G. W. Hagar, the longest-serving pastor (1861-79), is recognized for his efforts in rebuilding the church. He is buried in the church cemetery.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 168.)
Location. 36° 10.267′ N, 86° 35.152′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hermitage. Marker can be reached from South New Hope Road, 0.1 miles south of Central Pike (Tennessee Highway 265), on the right. Marker is located in the church's side parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6010 S New Hope Rd, Hermitage TN 37076, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 16, 2020
2. New Hope Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
