College Grove in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
College Grove Methodist Church
By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 8, 2020
1. College Grove Methodist Church Marker
On March 31, 1860, Dr. Samuel Webb deeded
the land for College Grove Methodist Episcopal
Church South and a seminary for young ladies.
The present Victorian structure was erected in
1888 by T. G. Slate. Two pioneer circuit riders
who served here were Jeremiah W. Cullom and
J. B. McFerrin. In 1955, the church became a
full station. Among the families listed on the
church's early register are Critchlow, Demonbreun, Drumright, Glenn, Haley, Jordan,
Long, Maxwell, Miller Neely, Ogilvie and
Patton. Memorial windows were added in 1952
and 1984. The steeple was erected in 1983 in
honor of the Joe C. Bellenfant family.Erected 1999 by Williamson County Historical Society, in memory of Beatrive Ogilvie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion.
Location. 35° 47.277′ N, 86° 40.464′ W. Marker is in College Grove, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is on Horton Highway (Alternate U.S. 31) 0.1 miles north of Bellenfant Road, on the left when traveling
By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 8, 2020
2. College Grove Methodist Church Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. College Grove, Tennessee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ogilvie Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); Newton Cannon (approx. 2.2 miles away); Owen Hill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Eagleville Baptist Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Cove (approx. 3.8 miles away); Rucker Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Arno Community/Wesley Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Grove.
By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 8, 2020
3. College Grove Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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