Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Founded 1841

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

1. Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription.
the original log church on Irish Street served until 1860 when the present structure was begun on land purchased from Andrew Johnson.

The War Between the States saw the church used as a hospital and stable.

The cannon ball in the front wall was fired there September 4, 1864 during the skirmish in which General John H. Morgan lost his life.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1836.

Location. 36° 9.857′ N, 82° 49.827′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 321) and W Church Street on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 North Main Street, Greeneville TN 37745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia.

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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,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Death of John Morgan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Morgan Inn (about 300 feet away); Ellen “Nelly” VanVactor (about 300 feet away); The Big Spring (about 400 feet away); Death of Gen. John Hunt Morgan (about 400 feet away); The Dickson - Williams Mansion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

2. Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker

Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

3. Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The marker can be seen to the left of the door of the church.

Cannonball at the Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

4. Cannonball at the Presbyterian Church

The cannonball mentioned on the marker is still visible in the wall to the right of the front door of the church.

Closeup of Cannonball image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

5. Closeup of Cannonball

This cannonball struck the church on September 4, 1864 during a Civil War skirmish.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,235 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.