Religion in Early Upson County
African-American Churches |Baptists |Presbyterian | Methodists |Congregational | Geographic List
Churches appeared in the county almost as soon as the settler arrived in the early 1820s even before the founding of
the county itself.
Methodist
An circuit rider from Monroe County visited the area as early as 1823 and by 1826.
Community Church
Embry's Chapel
Antioch Baptist Church (white frame building)
Baptist
Primitive Baptist
Missionary Baptist
King's Chapel
Congregational Church
African American Church
Prior to 1870, the former slaves did not have their own churches, but worshipped in
the established churches of the area.
BAPTIST
Bethesda
(1825-1847)
See First Baptist Church - Thomaston.
Upson Church Records on Microfilm at Mercer Library and GA State Archives
First Church Thomaston (originally Bethesda)
Organized Jan 15, 1825 two miles northwest of Thomaston on Barnesville Road. Present at this meeting were:
Andrew Hood Jeptha F. Walker William Shipp Isom Meadows Nancy Hood Ann Walker Mary Marible Mary Turner Jane Trice Nancy MatthewsThe Presbytery was composed of the Reverends Gray and Chipman, from Rocky Creek and Thomas Leverett from Bethlehem Church. The chosen name was "Bethesda"--A Hallowed Place. Rev. Leverett was the first pastor; followed the next year by the selection of Jacob King (1826-1853). (Member of Echeconee Association at that time)
pg 341 (History of Upson County) contains more detailed history and names of pastors and members.
Upson Church Records on Microfilm at Mercer Library and GA State Archives
The Unbroken Line - History of First Baptist Church of Thomaston by Ed Cliburn
Trail Branch (1871-1936)
Hendricks Baptist Church
Organized Dec 29, 1894 and joined the Centennial Association in Crawford Co, on Sept 6, 1895.For more information including charter members and pastors, see The Early History of Upson, pg. 352
pg 453
James Smoot and Mrs. Harriet Smoot as well as Robt S. Tisinger (died 1882)and
are buried in the Hendrix Baptist Church Cemetery. The present day Hendrix Church appears to be very
near that Hopewell location.
Cemetery beside the church. A Church History was published containing information 1823-1873.
Available in Mercer Collection, Macon.
Thomaston Archives has a file on this church.
Hopewell Baptist Church
This church history is somewhat of a mystery.
1850 Apr 2 Robt Tysinger to Philip Jenkins, James Smoot, John Neily, Arthur
W. Brown, Sam Fackler trustee of Hopewell Church - lot in 15 District pg.
309 (The Early History of Upson)
Antioch Baptist Church
Yatesville (1823)
Located on the Yatesville - Barnesville Road at corner of Willis Road. The earliest fellowship
to come together in what was to become Upson Co was Antioch Baptist Church, founded on Sept
13,1823, while the area was still a part of Pike County.
Shiloh Baptist Church
On Oct 23, 1847 in the vicinity of Walker's and Jackson's Mills, Jacob King, Henry Garland
and J.L. Minter formed the Presbytery. First pastor was Jacob King. See The Early History of
Upson County for charter members pg. 365.
Primitive Baptist Churches
Bethlehem
(1824-1959) Take Trime Mill Rd 7.3 miles. Cemetery on right.
Feb 6, 1824 established a meeting house on Lot #17, District #10, formerly Monroe County, then
Pike County, on the west side of the [Tobler] creek.
Thomas Leverett was chosen as first pastor followed by Jacob King in 1826.
More information: (History of Upson County pg 327)including abstracts of early minutes and
early member names.Published in Genealogical Quarterlies:
Bethleham church members (sel.)
Alabama-Georgia Queries
Volume: 5 Number: 1 (January 1996)
Volume: 5 Number: 3 (May 1996)1824-33, G-I
Volume: 5 Number: 5 (September 1996) I-N
Volume: 6 Number: 1 (January 1997)
Volume: 6 Number: 2 (March 1997)
They Were Here
Bethlehem church members, 1824-39
Volume: 2 Number: 3 (September 1966)
Emmaus (1838-1965)
One half mile east of Thomaston on Hwy. 74 was the location of Emmaus church. Originally part of the Echeconee Association.
It was moved later to the top of Chrystal Hill. From there it was moved to Emmaus Church Rd. located within the city. Contact Bobby C. Smith ([email protected]) for more detailed information . "near William A. Cobb's Mill and on the south side of the old M. & B. Railroad"
More information: History of Upson County pg 354. Includes early members and pastors.
Upson Church Records on Microfilm at Mercer Library and GA State Archives
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church
in Yatesville, Ga., is one of the oldest churches in Upson County, having been founded in the 1820s. It is still active and in existence. This line of Primitive Baptist is known as progressive.
The church cemetery, right across Highway from the little white frame
church (I believe it may be the original building, in fact) is just
inside the city limits of Yatesville. It is the largest of the two
cemeteries in town and is basically used as the city cemetery. The
cemetery is located in the triangle created by the intersection of
Childs Street and Highway 74.
Contributed by:Sherri Ellington ([email protected])
Early families include: Willis and Caldwell members were relatives of John Adams ([email protected]). William WILLIS (one of the first Deacons and also sold the land for the church) was a founding member. Creed Caldwell was ordained to the ministry at this church. He became and Elder in the Old Line Primitive Baptist Church and served Good Hope in Upson and Bethlehem Church in Meriwether Co., Ga. He was moderator of the Primitive Western Association of Primitive Baptist for many years.
Thomas Ratcliff and his wife Mary Ann Hobbs Ratcliff were also members. Researcher: Steve C. Johnson ([email protected])
From this same book is more information on New Hope Primitive Baptist, which gives the following names as founders and, presumably, early settlers of the Yatesville area. They were Alan CADDIN, Jones PERSONS (my ancestor); Thomas, Marthy and Naomi SANDERS; Anna CADENHEAD; and Milly ALLEN.
The current building was erected in 1924 after the prior one, built in 1870, was lost in a tornado. That building replaced one that was "enlarged and practically rebuilt" in the 1840s. I would assume the original building was up by the end of 1824, since the church was organized on March 31 of that year.
Upson Church Records on Microfilm at Mercer Library and GA State Archives
Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church
Although the first 25 pages of the minutes book is missing, it is believed to be one of the earliest churches in Upons County as this is one of the first settled areas.The home of Zachariah H. Gordon, father of John B. Gordon, was about two miles away, only a short distance from the Flint River.
From Thomaston Courthouse square go South on Highway 19 South 4 and two tenths miles, turn right onto John B. Gordon Road, go 2 and nine tenths miles. The Cemetery is on the right side of the road.
The interesting architecture of the meeting house has a high pulpit gox with a door for entrance very similar to Episcopal Churches in Virginia and South Carolina.
Rude wooden benches put together with wooden pegs, placed in as close juxtaposition as possible, and coming very close to the pulpit box, indicate that at one time this congregation was a large one.
One of the first minutes:
"Church of Christ at Good Hope met in conference according to appointment May 17, 1829. Opened a door for the reception of members. Came forward a women of color by the name Alley and joined by letter: Also Richmond and Rachel his wife who were received by ditto, the proprety of Edward Clerk, also Scoot and was received by Ditto, the property of Ditto.[From The Early History of Upson County by Nottingham and Hannah]Came forward our Brother J.W. Webster and joined by experience, also Sarah Stilwell, joined by ditoo.
The building no longer exists today. The minutes of the church are on the Archives in
Thomaston.
(History of Upson Co pg 346)
Friendship Church
Originally called "The Baptist Church of Christ at Flint River" when formed in April 19,
1867. First pastor was Brother John Mullins. Located west of Thomaston in what is known
today as the Sunset Village area. Cemetery next to the church.
(See History of Upson Co pg 321 for more information -- list of members and minutes )
Ebenezer Baptist Church
"On Dec 8, 1826, Hiram Barron deeded to James R. Cox, acting as clerk of Ebenezer
Church....two and one-half acres of Lot 313 in District 1 (two miles east of
Hootenville)
No records have been found.
Fellowship Baptist Church
Constituted Dec 21, 1826 with Reverend Jacob King as pastor, who served until his
death.
The Early History of Upson County includes early membership roll (1887-1904) and
other historical information.
King's Chapel
Minutes and Membership
King's Chapel is a Missionary Baptist Church My great-grandfather,
James Henry "Son" Maze, was a member there
for many years; I can still remember as a child going to "dinner on the
grounds" there once every year--the pianist, whose first name was Mae, really
pounded the keys. Vic Oglesby ([email protected])
The Early History of Upson: I found that Jacob KING was a "noted
Baptist minister of Upson". He founded almost a score of churches,
preaching at eight or ten. He was the pastor of Thomaston Baptist Church
from 1825 until his death in 1862. (He appears on many, many marriage licenses
of the time)
Rev. Jacob King and his cousin Zachariah Gordon were in the Rehoboth Association
which was made up of a group of churches in different counties. (therefore
perigrination)
"He and his cousin Zachariah Gordon instituted the "ride and tie" plan in their
peregrinations from church to church. Jacob King never accepted any payment for
his services. The phrase somes from "ride their horses and tie them outside the
church for the services; even using one pony between them to go through the
different counties preaching.
Thomaston Archives has a file on this church.
Harmony Church, Primitive Baptist
Harmony Church was built about 1835 in Hootenville and was the place where Upson County's famous son, John B. Gordon, at the age of 10, stood to make his confession of faith at one of the annual camp meetings.Henry Hooten was a Minister of the Gospel and is listed as having married a number of individuals from 1826 - 1840. Thomaston Archives has a file on New Harmony Baptist church.
Embry's Chapel
This church located at the corner of LL 313 in Hooteenville District (southeast part of county) was a community building used by the Methodist, Missionary Baptist, Primitive Baptist and Congregational. The name derived from an early preacher, H.L. Embry (probably around 1886) It also was used as a school house for many years.It was built on land belonging to W.J. McMichael. The Early History of Upson County provides early membership as well as pastors from 1886-1892.
METHODIST
First United Methodist Church of Thomaston
PITTS THEOLOGY LIBRARY ARCHIVES AND MANUSCRIPTS DEPT. MANUSCRIPT NUMBER 028 (http://www.pitts.emory.edu/text/mss028.html) 29/3 Thomaston First United Methodist Church, 1959-1969. Glenwood Cemetery was originally the property of the Methodist Church. The first portion was obtained in 1826. In 1860 an additional acre was purchased from Simeon Rogers to expand the cemetery. Today it is owned by the City of Thomaston.
The church building was
erected in 1874.
Cemetery is listed in History of Upson County page 417.
Burials include a number from the ZORN family, a John G. MARTIN, and
Rev. Abel Ansley who might have been a pastor?
Just a little preliminary remark: It may be that some of you will
notice
the absence of a great many names that you expected to hear in this
sketch of the history
of our church. By way of explanation, let me say that no doubt that it
was the
case at that time as it is with us today in seeking for ones to fill
these official
places, so many refused to accept these positions if nominated, and we
are expected to give
the names of those we find on record who accepted the nomination,
neveretheless, the
ones who did not accept these places were true faithful Christians,
and their
faithfulness in regular attendance upon the services, and their noble
contributions in all
walks of life were an inspiration. We have been reliably informed that
this church,
Antioch Methodist Church, was first organized and constituted in a log
house near
the Alabama Road some distance west of where it now stands.
It was founded by James PIERCE, Casper HOWELL, Samuel WILSON, others
of
like faith about the year 1830. You will find in the clerk's fofice
this deed made
the 4th day of December, 1855 between William CRAWFORD, executor of
Casper HOWELL and
Richard FORD, James R. BLACK, Mims RODNEY, Washington McKENZIE and
Harvey TRICE, Trustees
of Antioch Church, Upson County recorded Dec 7, 1855. These trustees
together with
their companions were among the original members of Antioch Church.
And we have been further informed that with the aid of the church and
community, this sacred house was moved from its original place to this
plot of ground. This
church then had for its pastor such noble Christians, William
CRAWFORD, James STAFFORD,
and others.
These pastors were self sacrificing going miles on horse-back to fill
their
appointments. This church was then known as Thomaston Circuit, which
embraced so many churches the services of two ministers were required
to do
the work. During these first years and through the Civil War, we have
been
unable to find any records. The first recorded minutes available were
dated
July 14, 1866, 11 years after the deed was recorded and one year after
the
close of the Civil War.
W.D. McKENZIE was elected secretary at this meeting, and as noticed
by
reading the minutes, we find many items of interest which we no longer
practice; but no doubt we would be better informed of the works of our
church if this system could be revived. No doubt some of you older
members
may recall the order of business that was transacted at these meetings
which were held monthly on Saturday after preaching.
First roll call and if it was found that there were delinquent
members,
some that had missed several meetings, a committee was appointed to
visit
them and ascertain the cause of their absence and report back at next
conference. This today, seems like strict discipline, but if this was
still
in effect, we would not be wondering of the whereabouts of some of our
members.
Next came the report from the pastor in charge, stating whether he
had
filled the pulpit regularly, and the number of families he had visted
since
last meeting and lastly the financial business. There was no Sunday
School
at this time.
In October of that year, W.D. McKENZIE, Peter BUTTS, W.P. FRANKLIN,
Thomas
BLACK, Oliver WALLS, and T.H. BARRON were elected church trustees. At
that time Rev. John REYNOLDS was pastor in charge.
Many other names we find appointed on different committees, and not
having
a church register for these years, still we can safely rely on the
names
given below as original members:
Some years later, we find the sons and aughters of older members
unting
with the church. Many whose names time will not permit us to mention.
Later
on new ones moved into the community. Captain Frank VINING, J.W.
WARREN,
J.W. STOREY, F.M. GARNER, J.R. MURDOCK, E.E. THOMPSON, Ed SMITH, Jesse
HOWELL, Nathan XORN, W.S. CHALKLEY, and Henry FULLERTON
The following brethren served as secretary in the 60's, 70's, 80's,
90's:
R.T., W.P. and Elihu BURNETTE, C.M. GORDY served as class leaders.
With the passing of the Saturday meetings, these conferences were
discontinued. We find several widows who were members at that time:
Mrs. Martha BOYERS, Mrs. P. SLEDGE, Mrs. Cum FULLERTON, and later Mrs.
Maggie SMITH and Mrs. Nannie GRUBB.
The following served as pastors during these years:
J.W. REYNOLDS, W.W. GRAHAM, T.A. MITCHELL, J.R. PATE, J.B. HOLLAND,
B.R.
TRAMMELL, J.P. BURGERS.
First Sunday School was organized in 1876. Teachers were: J.F. LEWIS,
W.D.
McKENZIE, J.W. WARREN, E.T. WALLS, Ed SMITH, W.S. WHITE
In 1873 Uncle Billie FRANKLIN was elected Choirister.
In 1892 the first organ was bought for the church.
Since 1900 we have had the following pastors:
Walrave, Tarpley, Lewis, Yarbrough, Carmichael, Bowden, Miller,
Thurmond,
Self and Hardy in 1916.
On June 11th at church conference a building committee was elected
to
raise money to build a new church:
We find this on record Aug 1, 1916 the old church was torn down by
the
people of the community, the ground was made ready in two days for
building
a new church. A finance committee was appointed by the pastor, Rev.
J.H.
Hardy was made foreman of the building and work was begun at once.
After
the foundation was about completed at a cost of $290 the committee
thought
best to have building finished up by contract and was so ordered. E.L.
Harp resigned and J.W. Barron was appointed in his place. Sealed bids
were
received for the completion of the building from the foundation up.
The
Garner Nelson Lumber Co was awarded the contract for $2500, their
being the
lowest bidders. After the contract was let work was begun, it was
found
necessary to make some changes in the plan of the building at an extra
cost
of $320. The building was turned over to the committee and accepted
Dec 1,
1916.
Milton Knoles, David Barton Coffman Elrod, P.E. Eops, Walton Pierce,
Twiggs
J Cunnicutt (These names were in handwriting, and I'm not sure I
translated them correctly....if anyone can help me, please do)
In 1917 and 1918 Rev. Wright and Rev Tatum were faithful pastors in
charge and we find encouraging reports read at each quarterly
conference. Just for a moment, let us notice the amount of the
salaries paid at that time. In 1902 W.C. Franklin, W.P. Burnette, W.H.
Boyers, J.W. Warren, stewards, assessed our church for pastor in
charge and Presiding Elder $115. In 1917 $300 assessments. It is hard
to realize the salaries beins so small, but they were gradually
increased from year to year.
At that time the Sunday School was in prosperous condition. J.W.
Barron was secretary for a number of eyars latter part of 1800 and 1st
years of 1900.
This brings us up to 35, 36, 37, 38 with Rev. Timberlake in charge.
During these years, the church gradually moved forward. The revival at
Antioch began with homecoming in August. Rev. C.B. McKenzie brought
the homecoming message. During the next week, he preached
soul-stirring sermons to his home church as probably no other preacher
could have done. His sudden passing a short time afterwards brought
deep sorry to a large circle of friends. On that Homecoming Day our
own Annie Mae White, who six years previously answered the call to
carry the message to far distant lands, brought a wonderful message of
the work being accomplished from time to time. On that visit and on
recent visits to her home church, she has poured out the soul messages
stored away for her own church.
In the minutes of these years we find interesting reports of the
Epworth League, having as earnest leaders Mr and Mrs. E.H. Storey,
Christine Storey, Kathleen Downs, and otehrs. We find on record
outstanding reports from our Missionary Society which was organized by
our consecrated and efficient president, Miss Mary Kelly in 1933. In
1949, W.S.C.S. was organized to take the place of the Women Missionary
Society. From the beginning until the present time, our society has
moved forward with enthusiasm on the part of all..
Well prepared and inspiring programs are given at each meeting and
there has been renewed interest and increase in attendance. We are
keeping well in advance of all financial obligations and bringing our
pledge up to date and all reports are sent to conference and district
officers on time. For all this, we are indebted to our group of
efficient officers. We enter each New Year with prayer and faith in
God to help us do better work than ever before. The spirit of
cooperation manifested each to the other is inspiring as the proceeds
collected and perhaps more valuable. Our goal is to enlist every woman
who is a member of our church in the W.S.C.S.
All through the years as we review the records we find excellent
reports from the Sunday School under the efficient leadership of our
faithful and consecreated superintendent, J.C. Burnette. A wonderful
record is his having filled this place ___ years. During these years
several daily vacation Bible schools were held in these schools and a
great deal of interest was manifested as a result of these schools.
Great interest has been shown in our church school; all officers and
teachers have been unusually faithful.
Meetings were held each year during August for ten days. Families
established "tent-houses" (rock chimneys with all cooking done
over the fire places) to live in for these days of inspiration.
(The Early History of Upson County lists the families involved)
During Sherman's march,(1865) these tents were occupied by
Union soldiers and then burned.
Several years later the camp ground was organized near The Rock
with many of the same families (second generation) rebuilding
their tents. (These families are listed also) In 1895 camp
meetings were discontinued and in 1904 the are was bought by
Camp Gordon for holding annual reunions of Upson County
Confederate Veterans. A cemetery is now on the North Side of the
grounds.
For more information see The Early History of Upson County
pg. 347...includes partial list of organizing members.
Macedonia Baptist Church
The charter members came from the First Baptist Church
around 1870. The "mother church" helped them build their
first building.
Source:Upson Historical Society Feb 2002 issue
This great and historic congregation was
founded on the 7th day of May in 1870.
With the Civil War decided and
emancipation a potent reality, the black
members of the Thomaston Baptist Church
[now First Baptist] determined that it ws
in God's will that they establish their
own church.
Forty men and women requested their
letters of membership. Familiar names
like Trice, Zorn, Walker, Holloman,
Sherman, Cobb, Drake, King, Dicekerson,
Worthy, Sandwich, Woodson and Reeves dot
this list.
Next followed 13 silent years. Records of
the church's location are gone with the
dusts of history. Newspapers indicate
that there were no black school buildings
at that time, and it is generally believed
that the churches also did duty as school
houses.
The first property record reveals that on
June 16, 1883, Moses Cameron, a charter
member of the church, deeded to Jerry
Worthy, Jesse Holliman, and William King,
deacons, for and in consideration of the
sum of $30.00, lot number 216 containing
one half acre.
The first paster of this congregation,
Claude Gilmore, perhaps one of the
greatest orators of his day, put Macedonia
on th emap. [Claude Gilmore was born in
Indian Spring, Georgia. He served more
than 20 years and baptized more than 2000
converts and married 1500 couples before
his death in 1897.
W.M. Watts born a slave in Monroe County,
but self educated, he served 25 years.
I.S. Mack, a native of Pike County,
arrived in 1920 and served seven years
giving Macedonia great leadership.
Under the leadership of pastor H.M.
Alexander, the present Macedonia building
was erected. [2002]
By 1960 the officers of the church felt it
strong enought to support a full-time
minister and program. Across the years
this congregation has helped to send
worthy young people to college.
St. Mary's AME church
Thomaston Archives has a file on this church.
The Daughters of Mary and Martha Society was a
mutual-aid society started by the ladies of St. Mary
AME Church in the
1880s. It was primarily to provide funds for decent
burial for members - hence the tombstone inscriptions.
The society was
later expanded to include men, so became the Sons and
Daughters of Mary & Martha Society. It later opened
membership to
persons outside the AME church, and expanded its
charitable missions. Today, it owns and operates
several houses in
Thomaston that it rents to low-income persons, and
runs a youth program.
June 23, 1871, was the day of formal organization in
the home of Mr. William S. Oliphant. The following
persons were in attendance:
Martin's Chapel Methodist Church and Cemetery
Martin's Chapel was organized in 1867 with the following charter
members:
Elisha Martin, Mrs. Elisha Martin, John M Martin, Mrs. John M. Martin,
J.M. Martin, Mrs. J.M. Martin, Isaac Coleman, Mrs. Isaac Coleman, Job B.
Smith, Mrs. Job B. Smith and Mrs. Mariah Adams.Antioch United Methodist Church
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l)Located North of Thomaston on Highway 19.
Telephone Number:
706-648-6263
4 acres of Land Lot 232, District 10 being reserved for the use
of Antioch Church. See Upson Co. Deed Book H, page 212,
recorded 7 Feb. 1857.
History of Antioch Methodist Church - Thomaston, GA
Printed in Thomaston Times April 4, 1913 by Mrs. J. Fain
Johnson. Mr. John Childs updated at a later date, mid 1940's.
Alex SINGLETON
James SMOOT
Henry COLQUITT
Bill GRAHAM
Fletcher WHITE
Washington, William and Benjamin GORDY
John BURNETTE
Benjamin STOREY
Mr. HOYLE
and others.
W.D. McKENZIE
Thomas BLACK
J.W. WARREN
J.R. FRANKLIN
F.M. GARNER
W.C. FRANKLIN
Jas E. WHITE
J.W. BARRON and many others
C.B. McKenzie, Chairman; C.A. Warren, J.C. Burnette, J.A. Harp, E.L. Harp.
W.F. Beall, C.D. Smith, Mrs. W.S. White, Mrs. O.A. Franklin, and Mrs. C.B.
McKenzie.
Bethel Methodist Church - Hendricks
Records are incomplete but The Early History of Upson includes the
pastors from 1871 and a listing of membership.
Arnold Methodist Church
Located in southeastern part of the county near Yatesville. As early
as Aug 2, 1828, Mark Jackson deed a tract of land one hundred yards
square to "Robert Jackson, Shepherd B. Sanders, Thomas J. Sanford, E.
Robertson, James Smith and David Askin, Trustees of Arnold Meeting
house of the Methodist Episcopal Church". Early minutes are not
available.
See The Early History of Upson p. 367 for more information and list of
pastors since 1846 and partial list of oldest members.
Early Methodists living in Yatesville included the McDONALD, PURIFOY
(related to the Persons), SIMS and REVIERE families.
Upson Camp Ground
On Jan 16, 1829, Soloman Stephens deeded to Peter Holloway, James
Hightower, Simeon Rogers, Thomas Flewellen and William Philip
Younge, trustees of the Methodist Society of Upson County, the west
half of Lot #26 in the 10th Land District of Upson County for the
sum of $200....about 7 miles east of Thomaston.
The Rock Methodist Church
This church was organized in 1875 and was locted near the "old
campground" in the southeastern part of The Rock. The Early
History of Upson County gives the early pastors and early
members--several of which transferred from Liberty Chapel.
Liberty Chapel
Liberty Chapel was probably one of the earliest Methodist
churches in the county. It is listed on the 1897 map at the
southeast corner of Land Lot 62 in Land District 11 and also
on present day maps at the corner of Liberty Chapel Road and
The Rock Road. Several members of this church were charter
members for The Rock Methodist Church organized in 1875.
Unidentified Church
Upson Co., Ga. History page 287 - 1841, Oct. 25 -
O. C. Gibson,
and Austin Martin, to Tilman Ansley, Burwell Howell, James
Hicks, Peter
Butts, Cary W. Allen and David Gibson, Trustees Methodist
Church. (Most
probably Martin's Church - Ed. note)
Congregational Church
Hebron Congregational Church
Located in the northwest corner of county one mile west of
Crest, it was organized Aug 21, 1889 with the following
officers: J.S. Tisinger, clerk; Dr. W.A. Means, treasurer:
D.R. Womble and T.J. Long, deacons. J.S. Tisinger, J.W.
Mangham, Dr. W.A. Means, trustees. Rev. W.H. Graham was the
first pastor.
African American Church
Prior to 1870, the former slaves did not have their own
churches, but worshipped in the established churches of the
area.
Gray's Chapel
(Located sw of Yatesville, Ga. There was an
African-American school located there before l900.)On W.
J. Matthews 1897 map of Upson County, there is a "Gray's
Chapel"located in the eastern portion of the county in
Land Lot 260, Land District 11, original Monroe County
(470 Georgia Militia District)--this
is located about three miles southwest of Yatesville.
On the current
Upson County general highway map, this same site is
annotated as "Grace
Chapel" with a map symbol indicating it is a "church with
cemetery."
To get to this Chapel, travel west from
Yatesville on State Highway 74 for about one mile, then
turn left on
Grays Chapel Road. Travel down Grays Chapel Road for about
1 1/2 to 2
miles to where it looks like an unimproved road branches
off to the
left. To get to "Grace Chapel," you will either have to
turn left onto
this unimproved road (possibly a driveway to the church),
or go just
past this road and the Chapel will be on the left.
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Cedar Grove Baptist Church is on Hwy 36,(Woodland
Road) west from Thomaston, on the right side of the
road. There is a cemetery next to the church.
Presbyterian Church
Jones, John, Rev. (Presbyterian 1871- ?1875)
Rev. John Jones, the Evangelist of Atlanta Presbytery,
visited Thomaston Jan
23, 1871, as guest of Dr. J.W. Suggs. They used the
Methodist Church and
Rev. Jones began a regular time of visitation and
monthly meetings.
Dr. J.W. Suggs
Mrs. N.M. Suggs
Miss Marcy C. Suggs
Mr. Willias S. Oliphant
Mrs. L.M. Oliphant
Miss Sallie Oliphant
Dr. G.W. T. Hannah
Mrs. G.A. Hannah
Mr. J.K. Adams
Mrs. E.A. Adams
The following children were baptized:
Children of Mrs. and Mrs. W.S. Oliphant:
George Franklin , Jane Amanda, James Telford
Children of Dr. J.W. and Mrs. N.M. Suggs
John M. and Robert McGowan
See pages 317-321 for further information.
Methodist Church Archives Homepage
Churches of today by GEOGRAPHICAL PROXIMITY
YATESVILLE
Andrews Chapel
Antioch Baptist Church 706-472-3024
2269 Yatesville Barnesville Rd
Yatesville, GA 31097
Bethlehem Temple
Grays Chapel Church 706-472-3057
1357 Grays Chapel Rd
Yatesville, GA 31097
More information
Liberty Chapel
Logtown Bethel Ame Church 706-472-3372
3010 Log Town Rd
Yatesville, GA 31097
NOTE: This could also be the Bethlehem Church listed under LOGTOWN
Mount Olive Church
Mount Zion Church
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church
More Information
Pine Grove Baptist Church 706-472-3732
206 Pine Grove Rd
Yatesville, GA 31097
Saint Timothy Church
Spring Hill Church
The Rock Methodist Church
Yatesville Baptist Church 706-472-3333
College St
Yatesville, GA 31097
Yatesville United Methodist Church - No Telephone
Hwy 74
Yatesville, GA 31097
NOTE: Caretaker w/records for Church and Cemetery
Mr. James Ellington
P.O. Box 62
Yatesville, GA 31097
THOMASTON
Antioch Methodist Church 706-648-6263
1606 Highway 19 N
Thomaston, GA 30286-2205
Baptist Tabernacle 706-647-3993
310 N Bethel St
Thomaston, GA 30286-3717
Believers Voices Of Christ 706-646-4131
400 Georgia Ave
Thomaston, GA 30286-3520
Bethany Church
Calvary Full Gospel Church 706-646-4800
314 Barnesville St
Thomaston, GA 30286-3720
Cedar Grove Church
Centennial Baptist Assn 706-647-4959
1016 S Green St
Thomaston, GA 30286-4608
Church Of Christ 706-647-4003 (1 of 2)
506 N Church St
Thomaston, GA 30286-3611
Church Of God 706-647-3154
803 N Church St
Thomaston, GA 30286-3622
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Lds 706-647-2889
201 W Church St
Thomaston, GA 30286
Clarks Chapel Baptist Church 706-647-6169
176 Mathis Lake Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-5218
Congregational Holiness Church 706-648-3957
147 Burnette Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-1949
East Thomaston Baptist Church 706-647-3702
206 Park Ln
Thomaston, GA 30286-3727
Effasy Primitive Baptist Church (historical)
Elkins Creek Baptist Church 706-647-6250
Crest Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286
Emaus Church
Emory's Chapel Baptist Church 706-647-8229
Triune Mill Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Faith Baptist Church 706-647-3113
2088 Yatesville Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286-3910
Fellowship Baptist Church 706-647-5814
3133 Crest Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286-2634
Fellowship Baptist Church 706-647-7041
Thurston Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
First Assembly Of God 706-648-3939
205 W County Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-2121
First Baptist Church 706-647-7889 (1 of 2)
208 S Church St
Thomaston, GA 30286-5534
First Freewill Baptist Church 706-648-2055
203 Poplar St
Thomaston, GA 30286-2190
First Freewill Baptist Church 706-648-3834
146 Harp Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-1909
First Presbyterian Church 706-647-5914
403 Birdsong St
Thomaston, GA 30286-4027
First United Pentecostal Chr 706-647-3744
3409 Barnesville Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286-1512
First United Methodist Church 706-647-3335
132 Cherokee Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-3401
Flint River Primitive Baptist 706-647-6039
Roland Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Friendship Baptist Church 706-647-5242
679 Walton St
Thomaston, GA 30286-7227
Grace Primitive Baptist Church 706-647-5613
401 S Center St
Thomaston, GA 30286-4138
Greater Mt Zion Baptist Church 706-647-4819
Traylor St
Thomaston, GA 30286
Hightower Memorial United Meth 706-647-5912
204 Park Ln
Thomaston, GA 30286-3727
Holsey Temple Cme 706-648-4078
217 W Moores Crossing Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-2395
Holy Ground Worship Center 706-647-1400
3029 Barnesville Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286-1509
Jeff Davis Baptist Church 706-648-3479
236 Jeff Davis Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-1806
Kingdom Hall 706-648-6598
E County Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Kings Chapel Baptist Church 706-472-3228
4128 Waymanville Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-5069
LIGHTHOUSE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Hwy 19 N
Thomaston,GA
706-647-5858
Pastor Billy Waldrop 706-647-6436 or 1320
More info Kerri [email protected]
Macedonia Baptist Church 706-647-6874
512 N Hightower St
Thomaston, GA 30286-3671
Mary Lizzie Baptist Church 706-647-7970
Triune Vlg
Thomaston, GA 30286
Midway Baptist Church 706-647-2434
5340 Crest Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286-1657
Mountain View Baptist Church 706-648-6224
2569 Jeff Davis Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-1755
Mt Sinai Seventh Day Adventist 706-648-1199
332 N Bethel St
Thomaston, GA 30286-3718
Mount Zion Baptist Church (historical)
Mt Zion Baptist Church 706-472-3601
Barnesville Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286
NOTE: This may be the same as above
New Bethel Baptist Church 706-648-3883
Jeff Davis Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
New Harmony Baptist Church 706-647-5848
145 New Harmony Church Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-5046
New Hope Baptist Church 706-648-6521
1165 Hannahs Mill Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-2821
New Life Church 706-647-4787
1694 Woodland Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-4926
New Life Pentecostal Church 706-647-9672
Delray Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
New Lincoln Park Ame 706-646-7972
475 Holloway St
Thomaston, GA 30286-4853
Outreach Church 706-648-6785
1936 Highway 19 N
Thomaston, GA 30286-1265
Pine Chapel Baptist Church 706-647-2792
Tom Mckinley Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Pleasant Hill Church
Pleasant Valley Campground 706-646-2074
1519 Pleasant Valley Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
NOTE: This *really* was listed as a *church*
Pritchett Memorial Baptist Chr 706-648-3578
Jogtown Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Rising Star Baptist Church 706-647-2676
1010 Prater St
Thomaston, GA 30286-4880
Rocky Mount Church
Saint Mary African Methodist Episcopal Church
Sandy Grove Church (historical)
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-648-2908
Highway 19 N
Thomaston, GA 30286
Shady Grove Baptist Church 706-648-2514
W Moores Crossing Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Shiloh Baptist Church 706-648-3550
2737 Highway 19 N
Thomaston, GA 30286-1288
Silvertown Baptist Church 706-647-4844
300 W Goodrich Ave
Thomaston, GA 30286-2904
Silvertown United Methodist 706-647-7525
300 4th Ave Se
Thomaston, GA 30286-6402
Smyrna Baptist Church 706-648-6112
Smyrna Church Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Springfield Baptist Church 706-647-3901
Crest Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286
St Johns Catholic Church 706-648-2599
2969 Mccorkles Curve Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-1208
St Marys Ame Church 706-647-3826
605 N Hightower St
Thomaston, GA 30286-3163
St Michael's Church 706-647-4032
317 W Lee St
Thomaston, GA 30286-5422
Sylvia Hill Baptist Church 706-647-5542
Cobbtown Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Temple Of Faith Revival Center 706-646-3005
409 S Bethel St
Thomaston, GA 30286-4190
Tree Of Life Non-Denomination 706-646-2409
Thomaston, GA 30286
Trinity Baptist Church 706-647-4234
410 S Church St
Thomaston, GA 30286-4107
True Church Of God & Christ 706-647-8751
Old Talbotton Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
Twin Oaks Baptist Church 706-647-9501
55 Old Yatesville Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-2544
United Pentecostal Church 706-648-2075
1876 Highway 19 N
Thomaston, GA 30286-1264
Valley Grove Baptist Church 706-648-2328
1372 Atwater Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286-1198
Welcome Grove Baptist Church 706-647-9592
Highway 19 S
Thomaston, GA 30286
Wilson Chapel
LOGTOWN
Arnold Methodist Church (historical)
Bethlehem Church
Kings Chapel
Pleasant Hill Church
Salem Church
ROLAND
China Grove Church (historical)
Flint River Church
LINCOLN PARK
Clarks Chapel
Good Hope Church (historical)
Mount Olive Church
New Harmony Church
Peaceful Valley Chapel
Pleasant Grove Church
Saint Paul Church (historical)
Welcome Grove Church
Zion Chapel
SUNSET VILLAGE
Crest Church
Elkins Creek Church
Faithful Christian Church
Fellowship Baptist Church (historical)
Friendship Church
Hebron Church
Hendricks Church
Jobe Chapel GA
Midway Church GA
Mount View Church
New Fellowship Church
Springfield Church GA
WOODBURY
Holy Hill Church
Pleasant Valley Church
Thank you, Jana Jackson, for typing and researching this list.