College Hill near Oxford in Lafayette County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
College Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023
1. College Church Marker
Erected 1961 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 34° 25.369′ N, 89° 34.142′ W. Marker is near Oxford, Mississippi, in Lafayette County. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of College Hill Road (County Road 102) and County Road 103, on the right when traveling south on College Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 339 Co Rd 102, Oxford MS 38655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. College Hill Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette Agricultural High School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Faculty Houses (approx. 3.8 miles away); Silver Pond (approx. 4.2 miles away); Guyton Hall (approx.
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1. Our History. The church was organized as Neriah Church on January 11, 1835 in the home of Alexander Shaw, one of the early Scot-Irish settlers in northern Mississippi. (College Hill Presbyterian Church) (Submitted on April 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. College Church. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the church, which was listed in 1979. (National Park Service) (Submitted on April 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 16, 2019
2. College Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023
3. College Hill Presbyterian Church (damaged)
The sanctuary was heavily damaged by fire in August, 2022. Although firefighters were able to save the church's 180-year-old Bible, everything else inside was destroyed. According to subsequent news reports, investigators have ruled out arson as the cause and church officials intend to rebuild the local landmark.
Tina H. via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), September 21, 2013
4. College Hill Presbyterian Church
The sanctuary, built in 1844, before it was damaged by fire in 2022.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
