Adams in Robertson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Red River Church

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

1. Red River Church Marker

Inscription. 1/2 mile from here is the present site of the Red River Baptist Church. Constituted July 25, 1791, its first location was 1 1/2 miles west, near the south bank of the Red River. It is the first church to be founded west of the Cumberlands. It was moved to its present location in 1898.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1793.

Location. 36° 34.95′ N, 87° 3.967′ W. Marker is in Adams, Tennessee, in Robertson County. Marker is on U.S. 41 south of North Church Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Adams TN 37010, 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. Adams War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bell Witch (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Redmond (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph W. Byrns (approx. 2.6 miles away); Camp Cheatham (approx. 4.3 miles away); Stores of Port Royal (approx. 4.6 miles away); 1859 Masonic Lodge & General Store

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(approx. 4.7 miles away); The Town of Port Royal (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adams.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

2. Red River Church Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

3. Red River Church Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 24, 2013

4. Red River Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.