Carthage in Smith County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Carthage Christian Church
1875-2004
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2018
1. The Carthage Christian Church Marker
In 1875 on this site, stood a wooden framed building for use by the Carthage Christian Church at a later date. The church was changed from wood to brick during the 1920's, the congregation quickly grew. The increase in membership was due mostly in part to the growth of its charter members which included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas read, Mrs. Neeley Hale, Mrs. Eliza Gardenhire, Mrs Savage, Miss Willette Memillian and her brother Benton, Mrs. Razillee Cullom and Robert and John King.
During the 1900's church membership was roughly 100 - 125 members. Two Sunday school rooms were added in 1925 to allow for more growth.
Early ministers of the church were, James Gupton, J.W. Rainwater, Herman Norton, Gerald Harris, Harold Hall, Rufus Hurt, Herbert Leslie, and Neil Housewright.
The church building which stood for so many years succumbed
to fire on April 8, 2004. This monument has been placed in remembrance
of the Carthage, Christian Church and its many members
throughout the years.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 2004.
Location. 36° 15.189′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in the Highland Rim. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Edward Stallings (here, next to this marker); Louise Scruggs (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); DeFord Bailey (about 500 feet away); Smith County September 11 Monument (about 500 feet away); Smith County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Benton McMillin (about 700 feet away);
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2018
2. The Carthage Christian Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 18, 2018
3. The Carthage Christian Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 385 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
