Downtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Downtown Presbyterian Church II

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 25, 2023

1. The Downtown Presbyterian Church II Marker

Inscription.
Ten Colonies were sent out from here by the First Church

Historical
1785 First Preaching in Cumberland Settlement by Thomas Craighead.
1798 Scotch Seceders formed congregation.
1801 Rev. William Hume placed in charge.
1812 First building commenced.
1814 Church organized with seven members.
1820 Mrs. Ann Grundy organized first Sunday School in Nashville.
1832 First building destroyed by fire.
1833 Second building built.
1848 Destroyed by fire.
1849-51 Present building completed.
1862-65 Building used as a hospital by Federal Forces.
1942-45 Over fourteen thousand soldiers cared for in Church lounge.
1955 The First Church relocated at Oak Hill Franklin Road.

Some members wishing to continue this building and its work downtown, purchased the property and organized
The Downtown Church
June 26, 1955

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 36° 9.79′ N, 86° 46.799′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Rep. John Lewis Way N, on the right when traveling east on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downtown Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); The Downtown Presbyterian Church I (a few steps from this marker); Maxwell House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Estell (within shouting distance of this marker); Nashville Sit-Ins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fourth and Church (about 400 feet away); Tennessee Ornithological Society (about 600 feet away); William Walker (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 25, 2023

2. The Downtown Presbyterian Church II Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.