Near Rockvale in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Salem Church
Photographed By Tom Gillard, September 5, 2010
1. Salem Church Marker
Inscription.
Salem Church. . In small groups known as societies, early settlers held worship services in their homes. Several months before the Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was organized, in 1812 the Revs. Thomas King and John Manley established the Salem Church in the home of Thomas Jarratt. On this site the Jarratt Society built a log house of worship in 1814. Two years later, Robert Smith deeded the land to the Salem Methodist Church. Handmade bricks replaced the logs in 1834. Rebuilt in 1903, the present edifice incorporates an original brick wall within its facade.
In small groups known as societies, early settlers held worship services in their homes. Several months before the Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was organized, in 1812 the Revs. Thomas King and John Manley established the Salem Church in the home of Thomas Jarratt. On this site the Jarratt Society built a log house of worship in 1814. Two years later, Robert Smith deeded the land to the Salem Methodist Church. Handmade bricks replaced the logs in 1834. Rebuilt in 1903, the present edifice incorporates an original brick wall within its facade.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 196.)
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 year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 35° 48.562′ N, 86° 28.676′ W. Marker is near Rockvale, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker is on Old Salem Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockvale TN 37153, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Murfreesboro / Rutherford County (approx. 2.9 miles away); Murfreesboro (approx. 4.3 miles away);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
