Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Georgianna United Methodist Church
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, December 31, 2013
1. Georgianna United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Georgianna United Methodist Church was built in the community of Georgiana on Merritt's Island in 1886. The ringing of the church bell still marks the beginning of worship as it has for many decades. Franklin C. Allen, Jr., a local homesteader, donated the land where the church stands. In the summer of 1886, led by Edwin Nelson, men of the Georgiana community started their building program. Lumber was brought in from St. Augustine by sailboat and unloaded along the Indian River shoreline then carried to the work site. By the end of September the roof was in place and Sunday school was held using chairs on loan from local households. Crafting of the pews was the next project. D.C. Munson crafted the pews by hand from rough lumber. The first service was held on Thanksgiving in 1886. With its dark wood, white pews, red carpet and bright stained glass windows, Georgianna United Methodist Church is one of the most unique worship centers on the east coast of Florida. Georgianna United Methodist Church has always been a vital part of its community and remains so today.
Georgianna United Methodist Church was built in the community of Georgiana on Merritt's Island in 1886. The ringing of the church bell still marks the beginning of worship as it has for many decades. Franklin C. Allen, Jr., a local homesteader, donated the land where the church stands. In the summer of 1886, led by Edwin Nelson, men of the Georgiana community started their building program. Lumber was brought in from St. Augustine by sailboat and unloaded along the Indian River shoreline then carried to the work site. By the end of September the roof was in place and Sunday school was held using chairs on loan from local households. Crafting of the pews was the next project. D.C. Munson crafted the pews by hand from rough lumber. The first service was held on Thanksgiving in 1886. With its dark wood, white pews, red carpet and bright stained glass windows, Georgianna United Methodist Church is one of the most unique worship centers on the east coast of Florida. Georgianna United Methodist Church has always been a vital part of its community and remains so today.
Erected 2005 by Brevard County Historical Commission and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-547.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion
Location. 28° 17.316′ N, 80° 40.525′ W. Marker is on Merritt Island, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is at the intersection of South Tropical Trail (County Road 3) and Crooked Mile Road, on the right when traveling south on South Tropical Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3925 South Tropical Trail 32952, Merritt Island FL 32952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Georgianna United Methodist Church and Marker looking west
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
