Van's Creek Baptist Church - GHM 052-6 - Elbert Co., GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 34° 10.056 W 082° 47.292
17S E 335178 N 3782184
The Van's Creek Baptist Church state historic marker is located at the church on Ruckersville Circle.
Waymark Code: WM8950
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Van's Creek Baptist Church


Van´s Creek Baptist Church, established early in 1785 by Rev. Dozier Thornton, Revolutionary soldier and Virginian, was named for an Indian convert. David Vann, famed Chief of the Cherokees. Though the 6th Baptist church in Georgia, it is the oldest in continuous service. Rev. Thornton was its pastor for 43 years. Original members were Rev. Dozier Thornton, his wife, Lucy Elizabeth Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, William Arnold, first Deacon and Clerk, Susan Arnold, Nathan Morgan, Elizabeth Morgan, Thomas Gilbert, John White, Milly White.

GHM 052-6 Georgia Historical Commission 1955

Type of Marker: Building

Marker #: GHM 052-6

Date: 1955

Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission

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