Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Ken Smith, January 1, 2012

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

First Presbyterian Church, which was organized in 1823, is Jackson's oldest church. The first church edifice was built in 1832 at Main and Church Street, remaining there for 120 years. In 1952, the church moved to this site. Know as Willow Banks, it was the home of Colonel William H. Stephens, CSA. Later, it was the home of Clarence Pigford, owner of Jackson Sun.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 35° 38.48′ N, 88° 49.7′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. Marker is on North Highland Avenue (U.S. 45) south of Pine Tree Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1573 N Highland Ave, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Willow Banks / Chevy Chase (about 600 feet away); Wm. Holland House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lambuth College (approx. 1.3 miles away); Merry High School (approx. 1.3 miles away); John Luther Jones (approx. 1.4 miles away); Lane College (approx. 1½ miles away); In Memory Of Merry Boy (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . First Presbyterian Church of Jackson. (Submitted on January 5, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ken Smith, January 1, 2012

2. First Presbyterian Church

Property was know as Chevy Chase by the Pigford family.

Photographed By Ken Smith, January 1, 2012

3. First Presbyterian Church

In memory of Clarence Elias Pigford.

Photographed By Ken Smith, January 1, 2012

4. First Presbyterian Church

In memory of C. E. Pigford.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.