Mountain City in Johnson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First Baptist Church Bicentennial Celebration

1794–1994

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 9, 2017

1. First Baptist Church Bicentennial Celebration Marker

Inscription. Organized on April 20, 1794, the first Baptist congregation in Johnson County was known as the Roan Creek Church of Christ. Originally located near Shouns, the church sponsored by the congregation of the Three Forks Baptist Church in Watauga County, North Carolina. In 1843 the church moved to the present site. By 1950, it had become known as the First Baptist Church of Mountain City.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A-105.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1794.

Location. 36° 28.544′ N, 81° 48.522′ W. Marker is in Mountain City, Tennessee, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Route 418) and Shady Street (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mountain City TN 37683, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Honor Roll (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fighting Bushwhackers (about 700 feet away); Clarence "Tom" Ashley (approx. ¼ mile away); Roderick Random Butler (approx. 0.3

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

miles away); Maymead Stock Farm (approx. 3½ miles away); Laurel Bloomery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Backbone Rock (approx. 8.2 miles away); The Trading Ground (approx. 9½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mountain City.

Also see . . . History of the First Baptist Church of Mountain City, Tennessee, Page 1. “The congregation has met in two different locations and three houses of worship. The first house of worship was a log building at the foot of Rainbow Mountain. In 1843 the congregation moved into the new town of Taylorsville and built a house of worship, which is the site of the present location. The small brick building was the meeting house of the congregation until 1851, when the building was razed and the present building was built.” (Submitted on June 14, 2017.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 9, 2017

2. First Baptist Church Bicentennial Celebration Marker

First Baptist Church of Mountain City and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 9, 2017

3. First Baptist Church of Mountain City and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.