Coalmont in Grundy County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
United Methodist Church
Coalmont, Tennessee
— Circa 1916 —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2021
1. United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
United Methodist Church. Coalmont, Tennessee. The Methodist Episcopal Church, as it was known at that time, was established on August 18, 1916. The Sewanee Fuel and Iron Company conveyed one acre of land to the church. Dedicated in the spring of 1917, the church's original founders included W. M. Creighton. I. S. Brown, A. R. Curtis, W. R. Bouldin, J. W. Dykes, and C. W. Anderson. The Reverend L. E. Thornton served as the congregation's first pastor. Over time, minor changes and additions have taken place and people are proud to worship at Coalmont's oldest church.
The Methodist Episcopal Church, as it was known at that time, was established on August 18, 1916. The Sewanee Fuel & Iron Company conveyed one acre of land to the church. Dedicated in the spring of 1917, the church's original founders included W. M. Creighton. I. S. Brown, A. R. Curtis, W. R. Bouldin, J. W. Dykes, and C. W. Anderson. The Reverend L. E. Thornton served as the congregation's first pastor. Over time, minor changes and additions have taken place and people are proud to worship at Coalmont's oldest church.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 85.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 35° 20.009′ N, 85° 42.302′ W. Marker is in Coalmont, Tennessee, in Grundy County. Marker is at the intersection of Heidenburg Street and Tennessee Route 56, on the right when traveling west on Heidenburg Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 Heidenberg Street, Coalmont TN 37313, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Creighton's Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Melchior Thoni, Jr
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 27, 2021
2. United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
