Historedia
Group or institution

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1842–1847

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee

    1842–1843

    Role: Founding Organization

    1. 1842 · Lebanon, TennesseeFounding of Cumberland University

      The Cumberland Presbyterian Church founded Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1842. Robert Looney Caruthers is identified as a founder.

    2. 1843 · Lebanon, TennesseeTennessee State Charter

      Cumberland University received its Tennessee state charter in 1843, formalizing its legal status.

  2. Cumberland School of Law is founded at Cumberland University

    1847

    Role: Founder

    1. 1847-07-29 · Cumberland UniversityFounding of Cumberland School of Law

      Cumberland Presbyterian church leaders established the law school at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 1847.

Sources

  1. Cumberland University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15