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176: 201: 27: 208: 183: 346:, as members loyal to either side of that political battle tried to gain control of the property. The property issue was settled in 1869, as recorded in the Washington County Court records. Major renovations were made in 1945 and 1959. The exterior of the church building is much like it was originally. 327:. The church's first building was located behind the town courthouse, on the public square. Later, due to the planned coming of the railroad, land was purchased at the present location, in 1847, for the construction of the current building, which was opened late that year. 492: 472: 487: 44: 517: 497: 477: 240: 482: 200: 175: 512: 502: 159: 91: 141: 63: 419: 70: 376: 304: 507: 342:(who became a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South). The building was tied up in a legal battle immediately following the 77: 110: 59: 354:
The church was built in a Greek Revival style. A balcony along the back wall was at one time set aside for people of color.
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Notable members of the congregation in the early years were Elbert F. Sevier, a grandson of Governor
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The church was formed in 1822 under the leadership of a layman from Nashville,
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By Freeman Hunt, 1858, for a biography on H. R. W. Hill.
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Jonesborough United Methodist Church is located in Tennessee
Jonesborough United Methodist Church is located in the United States
Jonesborough, Tennessee
36°17′36″N 82°28′32″W / 36.2932°N 82.4756°W / 36.2932; -82.4756
Jonesborough Historic District
ID69000183
Jonesborough, Tennessee
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