Church of the Messiah (Pulaski, Tennessee) facts for kids
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Church of the Messiah
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Church of the Messiah, May 2014.
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| Location | W. Madison and N. 3rd Sts., Pulaski, Tennessee |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1887 |
| Architect | Quintard, George W. |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003031 |
| Added to NRHP | July 28, 1983 |
The Church of the Messiah is a historic Episcopal church located in Pulaski, Tennessee, in the United States. This beautiful church building was finished in 1887. It was designed by an architect named George W. Quintard. His brother, Charles Quintard, was an important leader for the Episcopal churches in Tennessee. The church is special because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site that should be protected.
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Discovering the Church's Past
The Church of the Messiah first started in 1834. This means it has been a part of the Pulaski community for a very long time.
Building the Church: A Community Effort
The current church building was officially opened on December 11, 1887. Bishop Charles Quintard led the special ceremony. Earlier that year, a big event happened when the first stone, called a cornerstone, was placed. More than 3,000 people came to watch this important moment.
Many important people attended, including four Episcopal bishops. Even a former governor of Tennessee, John C. Brown, was there. The money to build the church came from Governor Brown and his wife. They donated the funds to honor their daughter, Daisy Brown.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
Because of its history and special design, the church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1983. This listing helps protect the church for future generations.
The Church Today
The Church of the Messiah is still an active church today. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. The current leader of the church is The Reverend Jess Reeves. People still gather here for services and community events.
See also
External links
- Church of the Messiah website
