South Newport in McIntosh County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
South Newport Baptist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud
1. South Newport Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
South Newport Baptist Church. . This Church was organized by the Rev. Charles O. Screven at Harris Neck, 7 miles West of here, during the early 1800’s. As the Harris Neck Baptist Church, it was admitted to the Sunbury Baptist Association November 12, 1824. In the early 1830’s, the Church was moved to this site and became the South Newport Baptist Church. On December 9, 1841, the South Newport Baptist Church was chartered, the Trustees named: Charles W. Thorpe, Gideon B. Dean, Thomas K. Gould. William J. Cannon, Henry J. White. The present edifice is the second erected on this site.
This Church was organized by the Rev. Charles O. Screven at Harris Neck, 7 miles West of here, during the early 1800’s. As the Harris Neck Baptist Church, it was admitted to the Sunbury Baptist Association November 12, 1824. In the early 1830’s, the Church was moved to this site and became the South Newport Baptist Church. On December 9, 1841, the South Newport Baptist Church was chartered, the Trustees named: Charles W. Thorpe, Gideon B. Dean, Thomas K. Gould. William J. Cannon, Henry J. White. The present edifice is the second erected on this site.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 095-31.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 12, 1884.
Location. 31° 38.225′ N, 81° 23.718′ W. Marker is in South Newport, Georgia, in McIntosh County. Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) and Harris Neck Road (Georgia Highway 131), on the right when traveling north on Ocean Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Townsend GA 31331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Confederate Post in 1864 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jonesville
3. South Newport Baptist Church Marker, looking north on US 17
Photographed By Mike Stroud
4. South Newport Baptist Church Marker
In the distant background is a sign for "Smallest Church in America"
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
5. South Newport Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 12, 2009
6. South Newport Baptist Church next door to Smallest Church in America
Smallest Church in America
Christ's Chapel in Memory Park
Visitors Welcome•Non-Denominational
Built in 1949 by Mrs. Agnes Harper and Deeded to Jesus Christ
Photographed By Jackie Corey, June 29, 2011
7. South Newport Baptist Church
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