CARROLL CO TN
Pilgrims RestCumberland Presbyterian Church

The Tornado that ripped through this area in April 2006 completely destroyed this old pioneer church.
Wendy Isom of the Jackson Sun Newspaper (www.jacksonsun.com) covered the story of this
tragedy. She related the kindness and generosity of the residents in helping her to find the site where the church had stood. Former church members were assessing the damage as she arrived upon the scene.
A resident was holding onto original square nails dating back to the 1820's when this church was built, while another found some red hymn books that were not damaged.
Photos from the Jackson Sun April 2006 courtsey of Hunter Johnston
This church has been thought to be the 2nd oldestCumberland Presbyterian Church in West Tennessee, while searching for some history I found a few things of interest.
This article dates its existance from 1865 Pilgrims Rest Cumberland Presbyterian Church
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