|
|
|
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church
Jennings Dr at W Stone Rd, Kingsport,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 33' 19.139976",
-82° 35' 46.079988"
|
|
Tennessee State Historical Marker Listed in the National Register of Historic Places |
|
|
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church was organized 1820 as the Boatyard Congregation. It predates the incorporation of Kingsport by two years. In 1846, Dr. Frederick A. Ross built the church on his property at his expense, utilizing the labor of his slaves -- who were members. He served as pastor from 1826 to 1852. In 1851, Dr. Ross deeded the church property to the New School General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. The church moved in 1953 from near Netherland Inn to 2049 Greenway Street on lots donated by Octavia Patton.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
|
|
|
|
See all Tennessee African American History locations. |
|
|
Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Tennessee Map
|
|
|