Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church was organized 1820 as the
Boat Yard Congregation. It predated the incorporation of Kingsport
by two years. In 1846, Dr. Frederick A. Ross built the church on
his property at his expense, utilizing the labor of his slaves-who
were members. He served as pastor from 1826 to 1852. In 1851,
Dr. Ross deeded the church property to the New School General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. The church moved in 1953
from near Netherland Inn to land donated by Octavia Patton.
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