City Center in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
First Methodist Church
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
1. First Methodist Church Marker
part of the First Methodist Church
started in 1881 and dedicated in
1885 by the congregation. Worship
services were held here until January
1967 when the congregation merged
with Centenary Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 35° 2.871′ N, 85° 18.413′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in City Center. It is on Georgia Avenue south of McCallie Avenue, on the left when traveling south. This historical marker is located just above a short stone wall, that is part of the church grounds' landscaping, and is situated along a public sidewalk that runs through Phillips Park, from McCallie Avenue to Georgia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abby Crawford Milton (here, next to this marker); Military History of Chattanooga (within shouting distance of this marker); Ochs/Times Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Library Building (about 300 feet away); Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
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Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
2. First Methodist Church Marker
Close-up view of the text on the marker.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
3. First Methodist Church Marker
View, looking east, of the marker situated along a public sidewalk that runs through Phillips Park, from McCallie Avenue to Georgia Avenue.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
4. First Methodist Church Marker
View, looking south, of the marker having been integrated into the cut stone landscaping of the church structure.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, August 5, 2014
5. First Methodist Church Marker
View looking south, along the Georgia Avenue public sidewalk, of the marker and the church tower, steeple and wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,878 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 27, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
