Secret Town

Original Town Sites

Chapel on the Hill

The Chapel on the Hill was the central church of Oak Ridge during the war.  This small chapel was shared at different times by various denominations including Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant congregations.  Theaters were also used for church services.

The Chapel got its name when it was referred to during a prayer by the First Baptist Church of Knoxville’s pastor in a prayer during the dedication ceremonies September 30, 1943.  The building design is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “700 Series” chapel.

The United Church Chapel-on-the-Hill was incorporated in 1951 and still holds services.

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