Springfield in Robertson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First United Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

1. First United Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. The First Presbyterian Church, built in 1839, is the oldest public building in current use in Robertson County, located in lot 17 of the original city plat. The bell, still in use, was given by the Cheatham family. A center partition placed men on one side, ladies on the other. Used as a stable during Union occupation, hoofmarks are still visible on the old floor. The sanctuary was added in 1897 by Thomas Pepper in memory of his wife.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 48.)

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 Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 36° 30.565′ N, 86° 53.18′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Tennessee, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49) and Locust Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield TN 37172, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee,

in the Highland Rim,

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American 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: Fallen Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); An Army In Springfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Robertson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Robertson County Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Robertson County Vietnam Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Robertson County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Robertson County World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Robertson County World War II Tree Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

2. First United Presbyterian Church Marker

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

3. First Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,200 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.