Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

1. Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Rev. Isaac S. Bonham founded the congregation with thirty charter members in 1841. The present church was begun in 1860 on land purchased from Andrew Johnson by Rev. John P. Holtsinger. The church was shelled on September 4, 1864, the day Confederate General John H. Morgan was killed across the street. This is also the site where The American Presbyterian, a Cumberland Presbyterian newspaper, was published in the 1850's by Rev. Joheph B. Dobson.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 58.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1783.

Location. 36° 9.873′ N, 82° 49.814′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 11/321), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 North Main Street, Greeneville TN 37745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellen “Nelly” VanVactor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Big Spring (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Death of John Morgan (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); General Morgan Inn (about 400 feet away); Robert Kerr (about 400 feet away); Andrew Johnson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

2. Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church

National Register Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

3. National Register Plaque

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

4. Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

5. Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Shot from the Civil War still in the Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,280 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.