St. Marys Methodist Church - St. Marys, Georgia
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BruceS
N 30° 43.490 W 081° 32.819
17R E 447631 N 3399234
Historical marker commemorating Methodist Church in St. Marys.
Waymark Code: WM4GTJ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2008
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St. Marys Methodist Church
Established 1799-1800
Celebrated Sesqui-Centennial 1949
"This church is the oldest religious organization in the city, although not
the oldest church building. George Clark served as first missionary to the
people here in 1792. John Garvin was the first appointed Pastor to St.
Marys in 1799. Methodist services were first held in the building erected
for a Courthouse. In 1812 the City of St. Marys deeded Methodists a lot
200 x 200 ft., still in use at this time. Church built after 1812 was in
use until a few years before the Civil War when the old church was moved to
another site and given to the Negro Methodists. Present church was built
before the Civil War. While St. Marys was occupied by Federal troops in
1862, this church was used as a Quartermaster's Dept. where animals were
butchered. A deed was granted the church in 1878. The building was
renovated on several occasions. between 1792-1955, 103 Pastors have served
this church. It was the first change of Bishop Arthur J. Moore in 1909." _
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