Blowing Rock in Watauga County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church

ca. 1912

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022

1. Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.
Replacing a small frame church that was dedicated in 1886, the present sanctuary building was constructed over a seven-year period with chestnut timbers and local stone. Four historic stained glass windows honor past ministers including Reverend Dr. Jethro Rumple, the church's namesake.

In recognition of this property's significance, this marker is placed by the
Blowing Rock Historical Society & the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.

Erected by Blowing Rock Historical Society • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 7.843′ N, 81° 40.732′ W. Marker is in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in Watauga County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Business U.S. 321) and Ginny Stevens Lane, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1218 Main St, Blowing Rock NC 28605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s and he

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Mountains in the High Country. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schenck House (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgewood Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Edgewood Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Springhaven Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Creekside (about 400 feet away); Home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Carter (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blowing Rock.

Also see . . .
1. Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 30, 2022

2. Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church Marker

Clio website entry:
Named for Rev. Dr. Jethro Rumple, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church was dedicated in 1886 as the Blowing Rock Presbyterian Church. (Submitted on November 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. History. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a brief synopsis of the church's origins. (Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church) (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.