Crawfordville Baptist Church-GHM 131-11-Taliaferro Co - Georgia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This, the first Protestant Church in the Taliaferro area and originally called Bethel, was established in 1802 by Rev. Jesse Mercer and Rev. James Matthews on land given by William Janes, one of Georgia´s largest planters. The first pastor was Rev. James Robertson; first deacons were John Walker and Etheldred Wilder. Known widely for its liberal¬ity, this church granted the use of its building to other denominations while their churches were being organized. Many fiery political speeches have been made in the church building. The present structure was erected in 1889.

Type of Marker: Highway Marker #: 131-11 Date: 1956 Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION

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