Chuckey in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Ebenezer
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2012
1. Ebenezer Marker
1½ miles south, an early Methodist society in Tennessee was organized in 1790. The family of Henry Earnest, who settled here in 1779, comprised four fifths of the membership. The annual convention of the Western Conference was held here in 1795. Stone Dam Campground was nearby.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 27.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 36° 12.945′ N, 82° 41.27′ W. Marker is in Chuckey, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of Chuckey Pike and Chuckey Hwy, on the left when traveling south on Chuckey Pike. Marker is located at the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chuckey TN 37641, 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. Edward Chalmers Huffaker (here, next to this marker); Eye-Witness to a Near Tragedy (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Real Likeness of David Crockett (approx. 1.7 miles away); Crockett’s Tennessee Westward Movement
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2012
2. Ebenezer Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 10, 2012
3. Markers in Chuckey
Two markers are found at this location. The Ebenezer marker can be seen here on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
