Hilltop near Brighton in Tipton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Clopton United Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023
1. Clopton United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Clopton United Methodist Church. . Anthony Clopton gave this land for a Methodist Church in the 1830's – lush trees and flowing springs made the grounds ideal for “brush arbor” revivals, the early spiritual refreshment of the community. This tranquil setting was disturbed by the Civil War, over 500 volunteer Confederate soldiers from Tipton County trained here; the church itself was burned by Union forces and two cemeteries contain remains of both Southern soldiers and slaves. After the War, the church became an early leader of education – schools were operated until 1938 very near this site. Clopton Church is known for generous emergency relief to families and in 1992 was a principal founder in “Tipton Cares.” Entering the 21st Century, she remains a lighthouse and servant to a rapidly changing Tipton County.
Anthony Clopton gave this land for a Methodist
Church in the 1830's – lush trees and flowing
springs made the grounds ideal for “brush
arbor” revivals, the early spiritual refreshment
of the community. This tranquil setting was
disturbed by the Civil War, over 500 volunteer
Confederate soldiers from Tipton County trained
here; the church itself was burned by Union
forces and two cemeteries contain remains
of both Southern soldiers and slaves. After the
War, the church became an early leader of
education – schools were operated until 1938
very near this site. Clopton Church is known
for generous emergency relief to families
and in 1992 was a principal founder in “Tipton
Cares.” Entering the 21st Century, she remains
a lighthouse and servant to a rapidly changing
Tipton County.
Location. 35° 26.891′ N, 89° 40.186′ W. Marker is near Brighton, Tennessee, in Tipton County. It is in Hilltop. Marker is on Brighton-Clopton Road, 0.1 miles east of McLennan Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5285 Brighton-Clopton Rd, Brighton TN 38011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker
Also see . . . Clopton United Methodist Church. History of the church, the 1853 church roll and burials in Clopton Cemetery. (ML Williams, Welcome to Tipton County, TN) (Submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023
2. Clopton United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 23, 2023
3. Clopton United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
