Near Millington in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Kerrville Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021
1. Kerrville Presbyterian Church Marker
Originally known as the Delta Presbyterian
Church, the Kerrville Presbyterian Church was
founded by the Reverend Andrew Hart Kerr on
July 25, 1857, with 23 members. The original
one-room log building was destroyed by fire. A
tornado destroyed the second church building
on 8 June 1917. The current building was erected
in 1924. The Reverend Kerr, for whom the
community is named, donated 44 acres of land,
100,000 bricks for a depot, and $3,500 in cash
to attract the railroad through Kerrville.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 160.)
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 date for this entry is July 25, 1857.
Location. 35° 22.69′ N, 89° 51.53′ W. Marker is near Millington, Tennessee, in Shelby County. Marker is at the intersection of North Kerrville Rosemark Road and Hood Street, on the right when traveling north on North Kerrville Rosemark Road. Touch for map. Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021
2. Kerrville Presbyterian Church Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Millington Central High School (approx. 3 miles away); Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument (approx. 3.3 miles away); Millington, Tennessee / Park Field (approx. 3½ miles away); Big Creek Baptist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Richland Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (approx. 5 miles away); Dr. Peter John Flippin (approx. 5 miles away); Rosemark National Historic District (approx. 5.1 miles away); Paul W. Barret (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millington.
Photographed By Rural Heritage Trust
3. Rev. Andrew Hart Kerr
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
