In anticipation of our trip to Tennessee last week, I bought a couple of books about things to see and do, and this church was on my "Need a Picture of That" list.
Located at the intersection of Tennessee Hwy. 243 and Zion Road, near Columbia, Tennessee, the beautiful silhouette of St. John's Episcopal Church is truly a work of art, which looks as if it should be found somewhere in the English countryside. It is, in fact, a copy of a church in Devon, England.
I was curious, and "googled" churches in Devon, England, and found this beautiful old church which I believe was the model for St. John's. It's the Parish Church of All Saints in Winkleigh, which is an imposing landmark of the Devonshire countryside.
Winkleigh, November 2008]
But back to St. John's ... Built in 1839 in the Gothic Revival style, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970. No longer an operating church, it is only used once annually for services.
Although it looks impressive against the backdrop of the dreary winter day, I would love to go back and capture it with my camera in the spring or summer.
I am linking this to Scenic Sunday, a unique photo blog. This is my first time to participate, and I look forward to seeing unique and beautiful scenery from all over the world.
