Shiloh United Methodist Church - Shiloh, TN
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N 35° 08.003 W 088° 21.304
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This marker tells the story of the Shiloh United Methodist church, built to replace the church destroyed in the battle named for that church.
Waymark Code: WMCM44
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2011
Views: 5
From the marker:
Shiloh United Methodist Church
In 1851 John J. Ellis donated 4 acres to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, for a house of worship. The original house was constructed of rough hewn logs and was about 25 by 30 feet in dimensions. The name Shiloh, from which the Civil War battle received its name, means "House of Peace. " During April 6-7, 1862, the church was the scene of heavy fighting between Union and Confederate forces. The church was destroyed soon after the battle. After the war, worship was resumed in a brush arbor. About 1875 a wood frame structure was erected on the original site. The present structure was begun with native stone in 1929. Construction was discontinued due to lack of funds. It was completed and dedicated in 1952.
Erected 1978 by the Memphis Conference Commission on Archives and History.
Group that erected the marker: Memphis Conference Commission on Archives and History
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Corinth-Pittsburg Landing Road
Shiloh, TN USA
38376
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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