Kingston Methodist Church - Bartow Co.
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Kingston Methodist Church State Historical Marker
Located at the church on Main St. in Kingston, Ga.
Waymark Code: WM2D1R
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2007
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KINGSTON METHODIST CHURCH
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.
008-49 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1958