Clopton United Methodist Church Historical Marker
From Tcoe
Marker text is:
Anthony Clopton gave this land for a Methodist Church in the 1830's -- lush trees and a flowing spring made the grounds ideal for "brush arbor" revivals, the early spiritual refreshment of the community. This tranquil setting was disturbed by the Civil War, over 500 Confederate soldiers from Tipton County trained here, the church itself was burned by Union forces and two cemeteries contain remains of both Southern soldiers and slaves. After the War, the church became an early leader of education -- schools were operated until 1938 very near this site. Clopton Church is known for generous emergency relief to families and in 1992 was a principal founder in "Tipton Cares". Entering the 21st century, she remains a lighthouse and servant to a rapidly changing Tipton County.
Located on Brighton-Clopton Road at lat/long 35.44815,-89.66987. Google Map
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