Near Tignall in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fishing Creek Baptist Church

Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009

1. Fishing Creek Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Fishing Creek Baptist Church, the second of this denomination to be constituted in the upcountry of Georgia, was organized in 1782, under the leadership of the Rev. Sanders Walker, who became its first pastor. It was one of five churches represented at a meeting held at Kiokee in October, 1784, to organize the Georgia Baptist Association. In May 1786, the Association met at Fishing Creek. The original church building stood a short distance from this site.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-26.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1786.

Location. 33° 50.25′ N, 82° 41.6′ W. Marker is near Tignall, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is on Sandtown Road, 0.3 miles west of Danburg Road (Georgia Route 44), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1762 Sandtown Road, Tignall GA 30668, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Court North of Augusta (approx. 0.3 miles away); Heard's Fort (approx. one mile away); The Village of Danburg (approx. 3.2 miles away); Independence United Methodist Church

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