First Presbyterian Church -Springfield, TN.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 36° 30.567 W 086° 53.156
16S E 510214 N 4040462
The First Presbyterian Church, built in 1839, is the oldest public building in current use in Robertson County, located in lot 17 of the original city plat.
Waymark Code: WM17GP3
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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TEXT FROM THE TENNESSEE HISTORICAL MARKER

First United Presbyterian Church (marker no. 3C 48)
The First Presbyterian Church, built in 1839, is the oldest public building in current use in Robertson County, located in lot 17 of the original city plat. The bell, still in use, was given by the Cheatham family. A center partition placed men on one side, ladies on the other. Used as a stable during Union occupation, hoofmarks are still visible on the old floor. The sanctuary was added in 1897 by Thomas Pepper in memory of his wife.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Active House of Worship

Address:
200 West 5th Avene
Springfield, TN United States
21251


Date Built: 1839

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

Architect: Not listed

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