Canaan Church - Richmond Hill, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 31° 56.232 W 081° 18.165
17R E 471384 N 3533514
Located on Ford Avenue at Pinecrest Avenue, Richmond Hill
Waymark Code: WM11XYK
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
Views: 4

The congregation of the Canaan Baptist Church, primarily African-American, was organized in 1913 by Rev. David Boles, Sr., who was pastor, and Brother Fred Gilbert, Deacon. It was the only organized denominational church in what is now Richmond Hill during the early 20th century. The present sanctuary was built with support from Henry Ford. Many of the original congregants of the church were descendants of the antebellum rice plantation slaves of nearby Cherry Hill and Silk Hope plantations.
Type of Marker: Building

Sponsor: Coastal Bryan Heritage Trail

Marker #: Not listed

Date: Not listed

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