Philippi Church — Rockhounding in Bedford County, Tennessee

Philippi Church is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bedford County, Tennessee. Reported finds include agatized coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bedford County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Philippi Road
Postcode: 37183
Coordinates: 35.51414, -86.38586

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Philippi Church

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Agatized CoralEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Philippi Church.

Across the state line from Philippi Church

Philippi Church is close enough to the Tennessee border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Philippi Church FAQ

Where is Philippi Church?+

Philippi Church is in Bedford County, Tennessee, at 35.51414, -86.38586. Nearest road: Philippi Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Philippi Church?+

Philippi Church is reported to produce Agatized Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Philippi Church?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Philippi Church?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.51414, -86.38586 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Philippi Road.

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