Collierville in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Presbyterian Church of Collierville

Photographed by Judith Barber, February 6, 2013

1. Presbyterian Church of Collierville Marker

Inscription. In 1844 Salem Presbyterian Church was established in southeast Shelby County. It remained there until 1871 and then relocated to Collierville. The name was changed to the Presbyterian Church of Collierville. The Presbyterians met at the Methodist Church until land was purchased at Walnut and Mulberry in 1885 for $100 from Mrs. Dora A. Clark. The first service was held in May, 1886. They remained here until their move in 1965 to the corner of Poplar Avenue and Peterson Lake Road.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1886.

Location. 35° 2.577′ N, 89° 40.005′ W. Marker is in Collierville, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling south on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Walnut St, Collierville TN 38017, 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,

in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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: Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Treating the Wounded (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Walking Trail Start/End Kiosk (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Collierville (within shouting distance of this marker); Chalmers's Collierville Raid

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Brooks Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort/Stockade (about 300 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Collierville.

Photographed by Judith Barber, February 6, 2013

2. Presbyterian Church of Collierville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.