Founded in 1802 by Reverend Jesse Mercer and Reverend James Matthews, this was the first Protestant church in the region. Known widely for its liberality, the congregation was the setting of many fiery political debates. It’s hard to imagine any Baptist church today being so liberal.
Crawfordville Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The Georgia historic marker placed in front of this church notes that the land given for the establishment of this church and cemetery was given by William Janes, my 4th great grandfather.
The Georgia historic marker placed in front of this church notes that the land given for the establishment of this church and cemetery was given by William Janes, my 4th great grandfather.