He was the founder of Maryville College as well as a pastor of New Providence Church.∼Born in Backbridge County VA. Ordained and Installed Pastor of Washington Church in Knox County TN - 1802. Installed Pastor of New Providence Church, Maryville, TN - 1812. Inaugurated President and Professor of Christian Theology in the Southern & Western Theological Seminary, now Maryville College - 1822.
He was the founder of Maryville College as well as a pastor of New Providence Church.∼Born in Backbridge County VA. Ordained and Installed Pastor of Washington Church in Knox County TN - 1802. Installed Pastor of New Providence Church, Maryville, TN - 1812. Inaugurated President and Professor of Christian Theology in the Southern & Western Theological Seminary, now Maryville College - 1822.
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DD Founder of Maryville College
Sacred to the memory of Rev. Isaac Anderson D.D. 'Servant of God, well done. Rest from thy loved employ. The battle fought the victory won. Rest in the Saviour's joy.'