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

First United Methodist Church

Photographed by Ken Smith, November 26, 2008

1. First United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1826, the Reverend Thomas Neely organized Jackson's First Methodist Church. Its first house of worship was built in 1831 on the southeast corner of Church and Chester Streets. During the Civil War, Union forces used the church's 1851 edifice as a hospital and stable. In 1870, First Methodist played a major role in organizing the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, which is now known as the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. This sanctuary formally opened on September 6, 1914.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 56.)

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 month for this entry is September 1980.

Location. 35° 36.775′ N, 88° 49.036′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It is on South Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Church Street, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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: 215 E. Baltimore (within shouting distance of this marker); Bond-Horton Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Luke's Episcopal Church

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(about 300 feet away); Elite Building (about 400 feet away); 218 East Main (about 500 feet away); 216 E. Main (about 500 feet away); 214 E. Main (about 500 feet away); 212 E. Main (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

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Photographed by Ken Smith, November 26, 2008

2. First United Methodist Church

Photographed by Ken Smith, November 26, 2008

3. First United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.