College Grove in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Edwards Grove Church
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 16, 2021
1. Edwards Grove Church
Inscription.
Edwards Grove Church On September 27, 1873, Mr. James Edwards conveyed to the Methodist Episcopal Church of the South two acres of land. "For the love I have for the cause of Jesus Christ and an earnest desire to promote his heritage on earth does give and grant two acres of land for the purpose of a new place of worship." Construction and dedication soon followed. The land given was a part of a land bounty grant to Mr. Edwards for his service in the War of 18 12, at the famous Battle of New Orleans under General Andrew Jackson. In 1978, the members withdrew from the Methodist Conference with the leadership of Ben Radar assisted by Bro. John Lawwill an Independent Church at Edwards Grove was organized, the new trustees being Ben Radar, J. K. Reynolds, R. C. Edmonson, E. C. Wallace, Sr. and Kenny Wallace. The original pews handmade of local poplar are still being used.
Edwards Grove Church
On September 27, 1873, Mr. James
Edwards conveyed to the Methodist
Episcopal Church of the South two
acres of land.
"For the love I have for the cause of
Jesus Christ and an earnest desire to
promote his heritage on earth does give
and grant two acres of land for the
purpose of a new place of worship."
Construction and dedication
soon followed.
The land given was a part of a land
bounty grant to Mr. Edwards for his
service in the War of 1812, at the
famous Battle of New Orleans under
General Andrew Jackson.
In 1978, the members withdrew from
the Methodist Conference with the
leadership of Ben Radar assisted by
Bro. John Lawwill an Independent
Church at Edwards Grove was organized,
the new trustees being Ben Radar,
J. K. Reynolds, R. C. Edmonson,
E. C. Wallace, Sr. and Kenny Wallace.
The original pews handmade of
local poplar are still being used.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1873.
Location. 35° 42.82′ N, 86° 44.783′ W. Marker is in College Grove, Tennessee, in Williamson
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County. It is on Edwards Grove Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6801 Edwards Grove Rd, College Grove TN 37046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in Greater Nashville. 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.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 16, 2021
2. Edwards Grove Church
in College Grove.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 16, 2021
3. Edwards Grove Church
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 16, 2021
4. Edwards Grove Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
