Darien Presbyterian Church - Darien, GA
N 31° 22.300 W 081° 26.172
17R E 458519 N 3470875
Darien was the Cradle of Presbyterianism in Georgia. The Presbyterian church was formed in 1736. This building was constructed in 1900.
Waymark Code: WM5Q6R
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2009
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The historical marker reads:
“Darien was the Cradle of Presbyterianism in Georgia, as the first Presbyterian church in the Colony was established by Scottish Highlanders who settled this town in January, 1736. The Scots brought with them their minister, the Rev. John McLeod , of the Isle of Skye. Immediately upon their arrival at what is now Lower Bluff, one mile East of this site, they built a Chapel for Divine Worship, and there the Rev. John McLeod preached during his ministry in Darien.
Later, the Meeting House was built about eight miles North of Darien on the Savannah road, to serve the people of St. Andrew’s Parish, at that time almost entirely Presbyterian.
In 1808 the First Presbyterian Church of Darien received its charter, and a building was erected near the center of the town. This was later burned, and for a time services were held in another building in the vicinity.
A place of worship, built on this site and dedicated in January of 1876, was later destroyed by fire. The present edifice was constructed in 1900."
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
304 3rd St
Darien, GA USA
31305
Date Built: 1900
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
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