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

Inscription. 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 is at or near this postal address: 9216 North Kerrville Rosemark Road, Millington TN 38053, 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. Millington Central High School (approx. 3 miles away); Millington Centennial and Veterans Monument

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(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 Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2021

2. Kerrville Presbyterian Church Marker

Rev. Andrew Hart Kerr image. Click for full size.

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 157 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.