Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church

Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church
Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church in November 2013.
Location 3rd Ave., Bethel Springs, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°13′57″N 88°36′25″W / 35.23250°N 88.60694°W / 35.23250; -88.60694Coordinates: 35°13′57″N 88°36′25″W / 35.23250°N 88.60694°W / 35.23250; -88.60694
Area less than one acre
Built 1893
Architectural style Colonial Revival
NRHP Reference # 83003054[1]
Added to NRHP August 18, 1983

Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church on 3rd Avenue in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

The church was established in 1829 and is the oldest church still in operation in McNairy County.[2] The Colonial Revival-style church building was constructed in 1893 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] An cemetery located next to the church includes burials of Confederate soldiers.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Photo Gallery: Historic White Frame Churches". Jackson Sun. Jackson, Tennessee.
  3. "Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church & Cemetery". Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.


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