Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Founded 1841
The War Between the States saw the church used as a hospital and stable.
The cannon ball in the front wall was fired there September 4, 1864 during the skirmish in which General John H. Morgan lost his life.
Location. 36° 9.857′ N, 82° 49.827′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 321) and W Church Street on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 North Main Street, Greeneville TN 37745, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Death of John Morgan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Morgan Inn (about 300 feet away); Ellen “Nelly” VanVactor (about 300 feet away); The Big Spring (about 400 feet away); Death of Gen. John Hunt Morgan (about 400 feet away); The Dickson - Williams Mansion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.
Categories. • Churches & Religion • War, US Civil •
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