LaGrange in Fayette County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Immanuel Church
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
1. Immanuel Church Marker
This Protestant Episcopal Church was first established as a mission in 1832, consecrated in 1843. Rev. Samuel George Litton was its missionary and first rector. It was established by the efforts of Mrs. Mary Hayes Gloster a widow from Warrenton, N.C. Her slaves built it in exact copy of the church of her former home.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 15.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 35° 2.72′ N, 89° 14.573′ W. Marker is in LaGrange, Tennessee, in Fayette County. It is on 3rd Street (State Highway 57), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Grange TN 38046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee and in Greater Memphis. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: LaGrange (within shouting distance of this marker); La Grange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grierson's Raid (about 300 feet away); Home of Lucy Holcombe Pickens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lucy Petway Holcombe Pickens House
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Also see . . . Immanuel Episcopal Church: Our History. Church website entry (Submitted on January 8, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
2. Immanuel Church Marker
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 21, 2010
3. Immanuel Episcopal Church
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 21, 2010
4. Immanuel Episcopal Church
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 21, 2010
5. Immanuel Episcopal Church
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 21, 2010
6. Immanuel Church
NRHP plaque located to the right of the entrance doors. This site was placed on the National Register on April 14, 1972.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,473 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2012, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 22, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.
