Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Epworth United Methodist Church
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 18, 2021
1. Epworth United Methodist Church Marker
This church, dedicated in 1910, was formed by the union of two earlier churches, Thomas
Church (1853) and North’s Chapel (1866). Land for the new church was given by Jesse A. and Mittie Toon Pierce. The chancel rail from the old Thomas Church and the pulpit from
North's Chapel were incorporated in the new building which was erected in 1909. The Good Shepherd window was dedicated to Beverly B. and Sarah D. Nolen Toon, and W. M. Nolen. Toons' home, Riverside, still stands across Arno Road. In 1952 Sunday school rooms were added. The next year Epworth became a charge and parsonage was built on land given by Mary Hatcher. A large fellowship hall and educational annex were added in 1987.Erected 1997 by Williamson County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee – Williamson County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 35° 52.428′ N, 86° 47.489′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Crafton House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Franklin Noon Rotary Rodeo (approx. 2.2 miles away); Tyler Berry (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Historic Shooting Range (approx. 2.7 miles away); Halfacre Reams Fleming Family Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); McConnico Meeting House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Franklin High School Gymnasium Windows (approx. 3 miles away); Hughes Mill Park (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 18, 2021
2. Epworth United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, January 18, 2021
3. Epworth United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
