Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020
1. Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Marker
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church was organized 1820 as the Boat Yard Congregation. It predated the incorporation of Kingsport by two years. In 1846, Dr. Frederick A. Ross built the church on his property at his expense, utilizing the labor of his slaves who were members. He served as pastor from 1826 to 1852. In 1851, Dr. Ross deeded the church property to the New School General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. The church moved in 1953 from near Netherland Inn to 2049 Greenway Street on lots donated by Octavia Patton.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 117.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 36° 33.32′ N, 82° 35.762′ W. Marker is in Kingsport, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. It is at the intersection of West Stone Drive (U.S. 11W) and Jennings Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Stone Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in the Tri-Cities Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, the State of Franklin, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Great Indian War Path (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Schoolhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colonel Gilbert Christian (approx. 0.3 miles away); Netherland Inn / King's Boat Yard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Netherland Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bank Barn (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Boat Yard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flatboat (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsport.
Also see . . . Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020
2. Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Marker
Additional keywords. slave labor
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3. Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church
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Photographed by City of Kingsport, August 2, 2020
4. Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church
The present church, located on Greenway Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 959 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on October 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
