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Antioch Church of Christ - The Past
Rutherford’s Oldest Flock
The Antioch Church of Christ in Milton is one of the oldest congregations in Rutherford County, with its history deeply intertwined with the restoration movement in Middle Tennessee.
Historical Foundations
Organized in 1833 by Barton W. Stone, Antioch Church of Christ is a historic Rutherford County cornerstone. The congregation still worships in its original 1854 building, built on land donated by Jacob Wright. Modernized in 1954 and 1966, the historic structure remains beautifully preserved today.
Antebellum Survival
Antebellum Survival
By 1860, Antioch was one of four Rutherford County Church of Christ congregations. While the Civil War destroyed many local churches, Antioch’s 1854 meetinghouse survived completely intact. Today, the modern congregation still worships inside this rare, pre-war sanctuary.