Four Way in Bartlett in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
St. Ann Catholic Church
Photographed By Steve Masler, July 15, 2015
1. St. Ann Catholic Church Marker
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On Christmas Eve 1949, parishioner John Maher buried a statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague on this site and hopeful Catholics from the area began fund-raising efforts to build the first Catholic church in Bartlett. Within one year the site was purchased for $5,000. While construction progressed, services were held in a store at what is now Stage Road and Court Street. The church building was dedicated on October 19, 1952. In recognition of a gift from Bishop William O'Brien, the church was named "St. Ann" in honor of his sister Anna O'Brien of Chicago, Illinois. It was built of red brick, in a vernacular style of the period.
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In 1955 Father Leonnard Ogelsby was assigned as St. Ann's first full-time pastor. During his 26-year tenure, a kindergarten and an elementary school were opened and the small rural parish grew into one of the largest in West Tennessee. To accommodate growth, a new church building was erected in 1969 at which time the original church structure was converted into classrooms. In 2002, that building was renamed "The St. Joachim Chapel" and, following renovations, was returned to use for religious services. St. Joachim was so honored because he and St. Ann were the parents of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1752.
Location. 35° 12.261′ N, 89° 50.725′ W. Marker is in Bartlett, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Four Way. Marker is at the intersection of Stage Road (Tennessee Route 15) and Charles Bryan Road on Stage Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6529 Stage Rd Bartlett, TN 38134, Memphis TN 38134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gabriel Maston Bartlett (approx. ¼ mile away); The Geographical Center of Shelby County (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bartlett, Tennessee (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bartlett Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Nicholas Gotten (approx. 1.4 miles away); Oak Grove Baptist Church (approx. 1½ miles away); The Lynching of Wash Henley (approx. 1.9 miles away); Warren Chapel Pisgah Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bartlett.
Photographed By Steve Masler, July 15, 2015
2. St. Ann Catholic Church Marker
Photographed By Steve Masler, July 15, 2015
3. St. Ann Catholic Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
