Fiddlers Grove Historic Village in Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Melrose Church
Photographed by Karen Emerson-McPeak, August 19, 2017
1. Melrose Church Marker
Melrose Presbyterian Church was built in 1883; held its first worship service in 1885 and closed the doors at the last worship service 102 years later in 1980. The building is constructed of poplar wood grown and milled in Wilson County.
The original windows were replaced with custom designed stained glass windows made by Mr. Robert Atwood of Lebanon, Tennessee. Family members donated the stained glass windows to memorialize the founding members long and faithful service to the church. The windows were designed by James Jordan and Geneva Thomas, members of the Friends of Fiddlers Grove.
Melrose Church is one of the most popular spots in Wilson County for small weddings. It is available for rental year around.
The pews and chairs were donated by Mr. & Mrs. Roy Howell in 1994. The building was donated by Melrose Presbyterian Church Trustees, Deacons and Members in 1994.
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 36° 11.819′ N, 86° 16.21′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. It is in Fiddlers Grove Historic Village. It is on Fiddlers Grove Court
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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee and in Greater Nashville. It 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: Mr. Luther's Blacksmith Shop and Broom Factory (a few steps from this marker); Doris Bland Pavillion (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaving House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuckers Gap Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Printing Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Livesay Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Train Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Three Forks Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Additional commentary.
1. Mitchell Tenpenny
I saw this cute little church on Mitchell Tenpenny's video "Bucket List" starring Danny Gokey. I love how small and quaint it is.
— Submitted May 15, 2025, by Emily Moore of Amarillo, Texas.
Photographed by Karen Emerson-McPeak, September 23, 2017
2. Melrose Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 576 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on June 13, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
