Liberty Hill Baptist Church – HCC – Muscogee Co., GA
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Quick Description: The Liberty Hill Baptist Church historic marker is located at the church at 6804 Forest Road, Columbus, GA.
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 4/29/2010 7:52:03 PM
Waymark Code: WM8PXE
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Long Description:
Liberty Hill Baptist Church
Organized in 1869 by slaves, the first church building was built on land donated by Mrs. Emma Jones and Mrs. Nora Felton. The church was called the Bush Arbor Church because the construction and materials used. Reverend Phil Owens was the first pastor. A permanent church was built in 1875. It was a white wooden structure that served as the first school in the area as well as the meeting place for the International Benevolent Society. Renamed Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Inc. in 1956, the church continues to grow and is known as "The Little Church with the Big Heart."
Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 2005
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: None
Date: 2005
Sponsor: Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Liberty Hill Baptist Church
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Visit Instructions:
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