New Pathways in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

St. John's United Methodist Church

Photographed by Steve Masler, May 28, 2015

1. St. John's United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The earliest members of this church were among the founders of Methodism in Memphis. This congregation, established in 1859 as Central Church Mission, first met on Union Avenue. St. John's built in 1907, was designed by Beauregard C. Alsup. The Church School was built in 1918. WHBQ Radio Station broadcasts originated here 25 March 1925.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 74.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1925.

Location. 35° 7.959′ N, 90° 1.263′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in New Pathways. It is at the intersection of Peabody and Bellevue (U.S. 51), on the left when traveling west on Peabody. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1207 Peabody Ave, Memphis TN 38104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

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: The Memphis 13/Bruce Elementary (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Annesdale Park Subdivision (about 700 feet away); Pigeon Roost Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Kuni Wada Bakery Remembrance (approx.

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half a mile away); Jane Terrell Hospital (approx. half a mile away); Metropolitan Inter~Faith Association (approx. 0.6 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Rest (approx. 0.7 miles away); Captain Kit Dalton (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Congregational Church (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Steve Masler, May 28, 2015

2. St. John's United Methodist Church Marker

Photographed by Steve Masler, May 28, 2015

3. St. John's United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.