Maryville in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

New Providence Church

Photographed By Tom Bosse, March 7, 2010

1. New Providence Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Presbyterian church was founded in 1786 by Rev. Archibald Scott, of Virginia. In 1792, Rev. Gideon Blackburn built a log church here; the stones in the present wall are from a church which replaced it in 1829; the brick church replaced it in 1858. In its cemetery, which was closed to burials in 1905, are 13 known veterans of the Revolution and War of 1812.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E46.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 35° 45.23′ N, 83° 58.392′ W. Marker is in Maryville, Tennessee, in Blount County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and Cates Street, on the left when traveling west on West Broadway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 West Broadway Avenue, Maryville TN 37801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. William Bennett Scott, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Montvale Springs (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maryville During the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pride Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Relief of Knoxville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Where Houston Enlisted (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Philippe's Visit (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sam Houston Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maryville.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 27, 2017

2. New Providence Church Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 27, 2017

3. New Providence Church Marker

New Providence Church Cemetery Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Donald Raby, August 13, 2010

4. New Providence Church Cemetery Wall

Stones came from original Church building.

New Providence Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Donald Raby, August 13, 2010

5. New Providence Church

New Providence Church view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Donald Raby

6. New Providence Church view

New Providence Church current sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Donald Raby, August 13, 2010

7. New Providence Church current sign

New Providence Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, March 7, 2010

8. New Providence Church Cemetery

A view of the current New Providence Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Donald Raby, August 13, 2010

9. A view of the current New Providence Church

This is a view of the current church, seen from the marker, about 1/4 mile west.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,994 times since then and 261 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Donald Raby of Knoxville, Tennessee. 8. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 9. submitted on August 16, 2010, by Donald Raby of Knoxville, Tennessee. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.