Gallatin in Sumner County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. The oldest church building in Gallatin in continuous existence, this church was organized October 25, 1828. The building was erected in 1836-37 and is an example of early Greek Revival architecture. The sanctuary was used as a hospital for Federal troops during the Civil War.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 41, 176.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the American Presbyterian and Reformed Historic Sites, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1820.

Location. 36° 23.256′ N, 86° 26.923′ W. Marker is in Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Tennessee Route 25) and South Foster Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 167 West Main Street, Gallatin TN 37066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

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is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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: Trousdale Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The Westward Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Trousdale Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallatin, Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallatin Founded 1802 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallatin Public Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maywood (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gallatin.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Trousdale Place (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

The American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site marker plaque can be seen on the church building in the background in submitted photos.

Regarding First Presbyterian Church. The First Presbyterian Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This church is also one of 445 American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Sites registered between 1973 and 2003 by the Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS), headquartered in Philadelphia. Approved sites received a metal plaque featuring John Calvin’s seal and the site’s registry number (PHS marker location in front of church building).

The following text is taken from the Presbyterian Historical Society website:

Organized in 1828, the First Church is the oldest Christian congregation in continuous existence in the city of Gallatin. The congregation worships in the original church building, constructed in 1836-1837. A combination of Greek Revival and Victorian Gothic design, the church underwent extensive renovation in 1896. Additions since then include a two-story educational building in 1925, a fellowship hall in 1949, and offices and meeting rooms in
Photographed by Don Morfe, July 23, 2013

3. First Presbyterian Church Marker
1967-1968.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, November 11, 2022

4. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Returned First Presbyterian Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2025

5. Returned First Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on January 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 11, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 5. submitted on March 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.