Near Whitesburg in Hamblen County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Bent Creek Baptist Church

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 10, 2016

1. Bent Creek Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. A part and minority of the Bent Creek Church of 1785 est. here 1881. The Cedar Hill Church merged with this church 1887. Name changed to Catherine Nenney Memorial 1888 in honor of Catherine Nenney Graham, wife of Hugh Graham, wealthy landowner and legislator, and descendant of Samuel Doak.

Erected 1979.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 36° 14.717′ N, 83° 8.65′ W. Marker is near Whitesburg, Tennessee, in Hamblen County. Marker is on Silver City Road (Tennessee Route 113), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1450 Silver City Road, Whitesburg TN 37891, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bent Creek Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Coffman House (approx. 2 miles away); Tidence Lane (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hamblen County / Hawkins County (approx. 2.8 miles away); Longstreet's Billet (approx. 3 miles away); Longstreet's Headquarters (approx. 3 miles away); Hayslope (approx. 3.1 miles away); Archie Campbell (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitesburg.

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Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 10, 2016

2. Catherine Nenney Memorial Baptist Church

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 10, 2016

3. Catherine Nenney Memorial Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.