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

New Hope Baptist Church

Established August 13, 1845

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 22, 2023

1. New Hope Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1845 worship services were first held in a brush arbor two miles northeast of this location. The first church building was erected near this site in 1868 and used until 1905. J. E. Watkins deeded an acre of land to the church in 1905 and construction began on the new building. Completed in 1907, timber and foundation rocks from the old building were moved to this site and used in the existing edifice.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3B 59.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1845.

Location. 36° 24.457′ N, 86° 38.064′ W. Marker is in Hendersonville, Tennessee, in Sumner County. Marker is on New Hope Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2905 New Hope Rd, Hendersonville TN 37075, 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. Tyree Springs (approx. 2.1 miles away); Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Station Camp Baptist Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); White House and Tyree Springs (approx. 4.3 miles away); White House Stage Coach Inn (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Clark House

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(approx. 4½ miles away); Rutherford - Kizer Mound Complex (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Isaacs (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hendersonville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 22, 2023

2. New Hope Baptist Church Marker

Side view of the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 22, 2023

3. Side view of the church

Notice the foundation rocks from the old building used in the foundation of the current edifice.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.