City Center in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Second Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 29, 2024

1. Second Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Second Presbyterian Church was established in 1871 when Kingston Presbytery, United Presbyterian Church (UPC), granted fourteen persons a charter. During the 1878 Yellow Fever epidemic, men of the congregation bravely worked to maintain essential services in Chattanooga. Members Dr. R. N. Barr and teacher Hattie Ackerman remained in the city and lost their lives as they cared for the sick. Designed by renowned architect R. H. Hunt, this Gothic Revival edifice was dedicated in 1891. It has a large sanctuary with no supporting columns illuminated by multiple stained-glass windows. Ministries have included a weekly Bible School to educate the mothers and children of the West Side; noon services for the business community; and St. Matthew's Shelter for men. On February 29, 1980 the church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 2021 by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 119.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 35° 2.874′ N, 85° 18.754′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is

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in City Center. It is on Pine Street near West 7th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Pine St, Chattanooga TN 37402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); G. W. Franklin (about 600 feet away); Read House (about 800 feet away); Site of Crutchfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away); William "Uncle Bill" Lewis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miller Brothers Department Store c. 1898 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Union Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); William (Uncle Bill) Lewis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Other markers no longer nearby. Site of Headquarters (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); First Union Occupation of the City (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . About Us. Link to a history of the church on their website. (Submitted on August 12, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Second Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 29, 2024

2. Second Presbyterian Church and Marker

Second Presbyterian Church National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 29, 2024

3. Second Presbyterian Church National Register of Historic Places Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.