On October 18, 2023 Ms. Carolyn Espey gave a presentation before the Huntingdon TN Historical Society regarding Liberty All Church, which was established in 1855. It is over 170 years old. Liberty All Church is one of the older churches in Carroll County. Other long established churches in Carroll County include Roan’s Creek Church of Christ in Clarksburg, Palestine Church in Clarksburg, and Hollow Rock Primitive Baptist Church in Bruceton, TN. Roan’s Creek was established in 1825, Palestine dates back to around 1830, and Hollow Rock Primitive Baptist was established in 1823.
Liberty All hosts an annual Memorial Day Service for all the veterans. The church bell is also original to the church. At the Memorial Day Service, they have a guest speaker who is a veteran, all the veterans in attendance are recognized, and the 75 veterans who are buried in Liberty All’s cemetery will be read. Flags are also placed on all the veteran’s graves.
The State of Tennessee is rich with such history. Sinking Creek Baptist Church in Johnson City is considered to be the oldest church in Tennessee and was founded in 1772. The pioneer churches of Carroll County included Baptists, Primitive Baptists, Presbyterians, Cumberland Presbyterians, and Methodist.
Above, Sinking Creek Baptist Church in Johnson City.
Above, Palestine Church
The History of Carroll County, Tennessee 