Powelton Baptist Church-GHM-070-10-Hancock Co
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N 33° 25.732 W 082° 52.238
17S E 326091 N 3700397
At the church in Powelton on Ga 22
Waymark Code: WM6GP5
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2009
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The Powelton Baptist Church, first known as Powell´s Creek Church, was constituted July 1st, 1786, with 26 Members by the Rev. Silas Mercer, the Rev. John Harvey, And the Rev. John Thomas. The Rev. Jesse Mercer became Pastor of this church on February 4, 1797, and served in that capacity until late in 1825. During his ministry, 200 persons were baptized into the church.
The General Committee of the Georgia Baptists was Organized here in 1803; the Baptist State Convention was formed in this church in 1822, and its sessions were held here in 1823 and in 1832.
Governor William Rabun was a distinguished member of Powelton Baptist Church, and served it as a Clerk and Chorister.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 070-10
Date: 1958
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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