Canaan Church Marker

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Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Canaan Church

By David Seibert, September 26, 2012

1. Canaan Church Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 2012 by Coastal Bryan Heritage Trail.

Location. 31° 56.233′ N, 81° 18.167′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. Marker is at the intersection of Henry Ford Avenue (Georgia Route 144) and Pinecrest Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Henry Ford Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10872 Henry Ford Avenue, Richmond Hill GA 31324, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The "Bottom" Village (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Martha-Mary Chapel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Community House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry Ford at Richmond Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); J. F. Gregory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kindergarten Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ways Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rice Cultivation on the Ogeechee (approx. ¾ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Richmond Hill.

By David Seibert, September 26, 2012

2. Canaan Church Marker

Canaan Church and Marker Photo, Click for full size

By David Seibert, September 26, 2012

3. Canaan Church and Marker

By David Seibert, September 26, 2012

4. Canaan Church and Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.