Rincon in Effingham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jerusalem (Ebenezer) Church
»— 6 mi.—→
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 2008
1. Jerusalem (Ebenezer) Church Marker
Inscription.
Jerusalem (Ebenezer) Church. »— 6 mi.—→. Built in 1767- 69 by Lutheran Protestants who came to Georgia in 1734 after being exiled from Catholic Salzburg in Europe, the church is officially name Jerusalem Church. It stands on the site of a wooden building probably erected soon after the congregation moved from Old Ebenezer to New Ebenezer in 1738. During the Revolution the British used the Church as a hospital and stable and the metal swan on the belfry still bears a bullet hole. Though the town of Ebenezer no longer exists the Church has an active congregation of about 450 members.
Built in 1767- 69 by Lutheran Protestants who came to Georgia in 1734 after being exiled from Catholic Salzburg in Europe, the church is officially name Jerusalem Church. It stands on the site of a wooden building probably erected soon after the congregation moved from Old Ebenezer to New Ebenezer in 1738. During the Revolution the British used the Church as a hospital and stable and the metal swan on the belfry still bears a bullet hole. Though the town of Ebenezer no longer exists the Church has an active congregation of about 450 members.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 051-2.)
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 32° 20.137′ N, 81° 15.437′ W. Marker was in Rincon, Georgia, in Effingham County. Marker was at the intersection of Ga 21 and Ga 275, on the right when traveling west on Ga 21. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Rincon GA 31326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Jerusalem Lutheran Church. The first Sunday School in Georgia was held in 1734 (Submitted on May 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Marker at GA 21 between Rincon and Springfield at GA 275
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Jerusalem (Ebenezer) Church
Notice the swan, copied from the coat-of-arms of Martin Luther, topping the belfry tower.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Jerusalem (Ebenezer) Church
John Adam Treutlen Marker at right, and Town of Ebenezer with Silk Culture Markers at Left
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 26, 2008
5. Jerusalem (Ebenezer) Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
6. Ebenezer Cemetery nearby
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
7. Jerusalem (Ebenezer) Church Vane with the bullet hole, as mentioned
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
8. Swan with the mentioned bullet hole
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,858 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on December 19, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.