Red Oak Church-GHM 107-2-Newton Co
Posted by: 
Sprinterman
N 33° 25.509 W 083° 50.697
17S E 235475 N 3702040
At church, Ga 36 .8 mile north of Ga 212 junction
Waymark Code: WM6W6X
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2009
Views: 5
Red Oak Church was established between 1803, when the Indians left this area, and late 1821, when Newton County was formed. The church grounds originally contained 4 acres, including the spring behind the church. The first building, between the present church and spring, was built of red oak logs, from which the church name is derived. Lorenzo Dow, on his mission to Georgia in 1803, is thought to have preached here and been instrumental in organizing the church. The present building is over 100 years old. Among the earliest graves in the cemetery is that of major Lewis Hogg, Revolutionary soldier, buried in September 1828.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 107-2
Date: 1956
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
|
Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the marker, yourself at the marker, your gps at the marker, or anything specific to the text on the marker. And don't forget to enjoy your visit.