Johnson City in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Knob Creek Church of the Brethren
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
1. Knob Creek Church of the Brethren Marker
Organized circa 1799 by Elder Samuel Garber of Virginia, the Knob Creek Church of the Brethren was the first Brethren congregation in Tennessee. Isaac Hammer was the first minister. Daniel Bowman preached in English and Michael Krouse preached in German. First communion was held at the Krouse home. Worship was in homes until 1834 when a log church was built. The present church was built in 1905.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 114.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 36° 20.427′ N, 82° 24.574′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker is on Knob Creek Road just east of Fairridge Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2591 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City TN 37604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jesse Duncan (approx. 1.9 miles away); History on Knob Creek (approx. 2.2 miles away); Isaac Hammer (approx. 2.6 miles away); William Nelson Home (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mountain Home National Cemetery
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
2. Knob Creek Church of the Brethren Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
3. Knob Creek Church of the Brethren
This sanctuary was built in 1905.
via NPS, unknown
4. Knob Creek Historic District
National Register of Historic Places Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 332 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on December 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
