Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
First African American Church
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 122.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 35° 58.548′ N, 83° 53.623′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is on Fuller Avenue east of McConnell Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1027 Fuller Avenue, Knoxville TN 37915, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Odd Fellows Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); War on the Home Front (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Clair Cobb (approx. 0.6 miles away); Knoxville (approx. 0.7 miles away); Magnolia Avenue History (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ruth Cobb Brice (approx. 0.7 miles away); William Francis Yardley (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.