1906 - Kingston Methodist Church - Kingston, GA - Dated Buildings and Cornerstones on Waymarking.com

The church is located on Main Street in Kingston. This cornerstone located in one of the columns supporting the bell tower at the front door and is very prominent.

The stone also describes the history of the verious chuch buildings. It reads:

Old Connasena Church
Organized in 1845
Moved to Kingston in 1856
Rebuilt in 1906
John Sohmitz Architect and contractor.

From the GA Historic marker.
The original church, with another name and at another location, was built in 1845, rebuilt in Kingston in 1854, and dedicated by Rev. Lovick Pierce, a leading preacher of the nation and father of Bishop George F. Pierce. The only church remaining after Sherman´s march through here, it opened its doors freely to all denominations, creating such a spirit of fellowship that children of the generation grew up feeling there was only one church. It was Kingston´s schoolhouse, too. For many years Confederate Memorial Day services were held at the church. Among its ablest pastors have been Gen. Clement A. Evans, Simon Peter Richardson, Lovick Pierce, Bishop George F. Pierce, Dr. W. H. Felton. Sam P. Jones have preached here, while Mrs. Lem Gilreath and Mrs. Mary Harris Armor have held temperance rallies.

The large, handsome bell in this church, a gift of John Pendleton King, U.S. Senator, president of the W. & A. Railroad, for whom Kingston is named, for 100 years has been the town fire alarm and has announced the return of peace after four years. It can be heard over a radius of four miles. In 1906 the church was rebuilt on its present location.

GHM 008-49 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1958

Year of construction: 1906 Full inscription: Old Connasena Church Organized in 1845 Moved to Kingston in 1856 Rebuilt in 1906 John Sohmitz Architect and contractor. Cross-listed waymark: Not listed

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